FirePro W9100 vs Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q

When comparing FirePro W9100 and Quadro RTX 3000 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 W9100 and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro RTX 3000 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 Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W9100 Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 750 Watt 60 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 16 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors 6x mini-DisplayPort, 1x S-Video No outputs
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  • FirePro W9100 has 1150% more power consumption, than Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W9100 has 10 GB more memory, than Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q.
  • FirePro W9100 is used in Desktops, and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro W9100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W9100 is 330 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q.
  • FirePro W9100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q is 9000 MHz higher, than FirePro W9100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 40−45 40−45
ultra / 1080p 24−27 27−30
QHD / 1440p 20−22 21−24
4K / 2160p 10−12 12−14
low / 720p 65−70 65−70
medium / 1080p 45−50 50−55
The average gaming FPS of Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 5% more, than FirePro W9100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W9100 Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q
Architecture GCN 2.0 Turing
Code name Hawaii N19E-Q1 MAX-Q
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 26 March 2014 27 May 2019
Pipelines 2816 1920
Core clock speed 930 MHz 600 - 870 MHz
Boost Clock 1215 - 1380 MHz
Transistor count 6,200 million 10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 163.7 175.0
Floating-point performance 5,238 gflops
Length 275 mm
Memory bus width 512 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 320 GB/s 448.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 7.5
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 590 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
Dual-link DVI support +
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