FirePro W9000
AMD
G3D Mark
6,157
MSRP
$3999
AVG Price
$150
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.
Overview
The FirePro W9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,157 points. Launch price was $3,999.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro W9000 is positioned at rank #317 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of FirePro W9000 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 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 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.994 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | FirePro W9000 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 6,157 |
| 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 | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 975 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 3.994 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 124.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 4,313 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #390 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W9000 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | FirePro W9000 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 6 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 768 kB |
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 W9000 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x SDI, 6x Mini DisplayPort 1.2 — 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.
| Specification | FirePro W9000 |
|---|---|
| SDI PortsNumber of SDI display connectors | 1x |
| Mini DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of Mini DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors | 6x |
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9000 draws 350 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 279mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 60°C at idle, 93°C under load.
| Specification | FirePro W9000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 279mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 60°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 93°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150 (MSRP: $3999), the FirePro W9000 delivers 41 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #317 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #390 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | FirePro W9000 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $3999 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #317 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #390 |
| Release Date | June 14 2012 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
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