FirePro W9000 vs GeForce 8800 GTX

When comparing FirePro W9000 and GeForce 8800 GTX, 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 8800 GTX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W9000 GeForce 8800 GTX
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 155 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 1.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 768 MB
Display Connectors 6x mini-DisplayPort, 1x SDI 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • FirePro W9000 has 125% more power consumption, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
  • FirePro W9000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce 8800 GTX uses PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX has 762 GB more memory, than FirePro W9000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce 8800 GTX - with Tesla.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W9000 is 399 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
  • FirePro W9000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce 8800 GTX - by 90 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W9000 is 9 mm longer, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W9000 is 4600 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800 GTX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 0−1
ultra / 1080p 21−24
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 1−2
medium / 1080p 40−45 0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W9000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.

Full Specs

  FirePro W9000 GeForce 8800 GTX
Architecture GCN 1.0 Tesla
Code name Tahiti G80
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 14 June 2012 8 November 2006
Pipelines 2048 128
Core clock speed 975 MHz 576 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 681 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 90 nm
Texture fill rate 124.8 36.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 3,994 gflops 345.6 gflops
Length 279 mm 270 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 900 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 86.4 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 +
CUDA cores 575
Bus support PCIe 3.0
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 460 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
Dual-link DVI support +
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