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    FirePro W9000 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q

    When comparing FirePro W9000 and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro W9000 and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q here:

    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro W9000 GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q
    Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5X
    Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors 6x mini-DisplayPort, 1x SDI No outputs
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    • FirePro W9000 has 133% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W9000.
    • FirePro W9000 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q - in Laptops.
    • FirePro W9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q - with Pascal.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 126 MHz higher, than FirePro W9000.
    • FirePro W9000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q - by 16 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 4500 MHz higher, than FirePro W9000.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 50−55
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 35−40
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 27−30
    4K / 2160p 10−11 16−18
    low / 720p 60−65 80−85
    medium / 1080p 40−45 60−65
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 43% more, than FirePro W9000.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W9000 GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q
    Architecture GCN 1.0 Pascal
    Code name Tahiti N17E-G3 Max-Q
    Type Workstation Laptop
    Release date 14 June 2012 30 May 2017
    Pipelines 2048 2560
    Core clock speed 975 MHz 1101 - 1290 MHz
    Boost Clock 1278 - 1468 MHz
    Transistor count 4,313 million 7,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
    Texture fill rate 124.8 234.9
    Floating-point performance 3,994 gflops 7,516 gflops
    Length 279 mm
    Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 10000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 320.3 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
    CUDA 6.1
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 460 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Form factor full height / full length
    StereoOutput3D +
    Dual-link DVI support +
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