FirePro W9000 vs Radeon Pro SSG

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

Main Specs

  FirePro W9000 Radeon Pro SSG
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 350 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors 6x mini-DisplayPort, 1x SDI 6x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 350 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Pro SSG has 10 GB more memory, than FirePro W9000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro SSG - with GCN 5.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro SSG is 465 MHz higher, than FirePro W9000.
  • FirePro W9000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro SSG - by 14 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W9000 is 12 mm longer, than Radeon Pro SSG.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W9000 is 3610 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro SSG.

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 Radeon Pro SSG in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 43% more, than FirePro W9000.

Full Specs

  FirePro W9000 Radeon Pro SSG
Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN 5.0
Code name Tahiti Vega 10
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 14 June 2012 8 August 2017
Pipelines 2048 4096
Core clock speed 975 MHz 1440 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 12,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 124.8 384.0
Floating-point performance 3,994 gflops 12,288 gflops
Length 279 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 2048 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 1890 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 483.8 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.125
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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