FirePro W9000 vs Quadro FX 3800

When comparing FirePro W9000 and Quadro FX 3800, 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 Quadro FX 3800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W9000 Quadro FX 3800
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 108 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 6x mini-DisplayPort, 1x SDI 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • FirePro W9000 has 224% more power consumption, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • FirePro W9000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro W9000 has 5 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W9000 is 375 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • FirePro W9000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W9000 is 81 mm longer, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W9000 is 3900 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 0−1
ultra / 1080p 21−24 0−1
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 10−11
medium / 1080p 40−45 1−2
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W9000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 766% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  FirePro W9000 Quadro FX 3800
Architecture GCN 1.0 Tesla 2.0
Code name Tahiti GT200B
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 14 June 2012 30 March 2009
Pipelines 2048 192
Core clock speed 975 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 124.8 38.40
Floating-point performance 3,994 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 279 mm 198 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA 1.3
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 460 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
Dual-link DVI support +
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