Tesla K8 vs FirePro S9000
Tesla K8
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Tesla K8 is positioned at rank 208 and the FirePro S9000 is on rank 291, so the Tesla K8 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9000.
| Insight | Tesla K8 | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla K8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla K8 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $156), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 57.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K8 | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K8 and FirePro S9000
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
FirePro S9000
The FirePro S9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,059 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K8 scores 5,111 and the FirePro S9000 reaches 5,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K8 is built on Kepler while the FirePro S9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla K8) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9000). Raw compute: 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000).
| Feature | Tesla K8 | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,111+1% | 5,059 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1792+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.491 TFLOPS | 3.226 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 448 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K8 | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Tesla K8) vs 768 KB (FirePro S9000) — the FirePro S9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K8 draws 100W versus the FirePro S9000's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Tesla K8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K8) vs 350W (FirePro S9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 51.1+127% | 22.5 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K8 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 and now averages $156. The Tesla K8 costs 35.9% less ($56 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (Tesla K8) vs 32.4 (FirePro S9000) — the Tesla K8 offers 57.7% better value. The Tesla K8 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Tesla K8 | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000-60% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-36% | $156 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.1+58% | 32.4 |
| Codename | GK104 | Tahiti |
| Release | September 16 2014 | August 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #515 | #441 |
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