FirePro S9000 vs Radeon RX 560X

When comparing FirePro S9000 and Radeon RX 560X, 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 S9000 and Radeon RX 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro S9000
Radeon RX 560X

Main Specs

  FirePro S9000 Radeon RX 560X
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • FirePro S9000 has 366% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • FirePro S9000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 560X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FirePro S9000 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 560X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 275 MHz higher, than FirePro S9000.
  • FirePro S9000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • FirePro S9000 is 97 mm longer, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 1500 MHz higher, than FirePro S9000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 18−20
ultra / 1080p 21−24 10−11
QHD / 1440p 16−18 4−5
4K / 2160p 10−11 4−5
low / 720p 60−65 35−40
medium / 1080p 40−45 21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Radeon RX 560X.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9000 Radeon RX 560X
Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN 4.0
Code name Tahiti Polaris 21
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 24 August 2012 11 April 2018
Pipelines 1792 1024
Core clock speed 900 MHz 1175 MHz
Boost Clock 1275 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 81.60
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 2,611 gflops
Length 267 mm 170 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 92 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
DisplayPort count 1
Dual-link DVI support +