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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro S9000 is positioned at rank #291 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9000

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

99%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

99%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

97%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

96%

#276

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7313%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

100%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

98%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

97%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

96%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

96%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

94%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

90%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

87%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro S9000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro S9000 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9000 scores 5,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Tahiti), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1792 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.226 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro S9000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,059
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Tahiti
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1792
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	112
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	900 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	3.226 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	100.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count	4,313 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#441

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9000 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro S9000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	14 Gbps
L1 Cache	448 kB
L2 Cache	768 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro S9000
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DisplayPort — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 3.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2.

Specification	FirePro S9000
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	6
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 3.2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9000 draws 350 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 55°C at idle, 90°C under load.

Specification	FirePro S9000
TDPPower consumption under load	350 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	55°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	90°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $156 (MSRP: $2499), the FirePro S9000 delivers 32 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #291 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #441 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro S9000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$2499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$156
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#291
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#441
Release Date	August 24 2012
Release Year	2012