AMD FirePro W4100 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 and the AMD FirePro W4100 represent two extremes of the GPU spectrum, separated by a decade of architectural evolution and a chasm of performance. The data shows the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a modern powerhouse built for high-end gaming and compute, while the FirePro W4100 is a legacy workstation part designed for basic professional display output. The benchmark results indicate a stark contrast in capabilities, with the former achieving an average benchmark score of 6270 against the latter's 5987, a delta of 4.7% that does not fully capture the massive differences in raw compute, memory, and feature support.

The Verdict

The data paints an unambiguous picture: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 is the superior product in nearly every measurable way. With a 4.7% higher average benchmark score (6270 vs 5987), it occupies a higher percentile of all GPUs (36th) compared to the FirePro's 34th. In the context of its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits within 0.2% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER and 0.8% ahead of the AMD FirePro W600. Its performance class is firmly in the modern enthusiast tier.

The AMD FirePro W4100, conversely, is a relic of a previous era. Its average score of 5987 places it in a performance bracket with the NVIDIA Quadro K4000M and K4000, from which it is within 0.1%. While it is not the absolute lowest performer, its architectural age and limited resources make it unsuitable for anything beyond the most basic 2D professional workloads. The data suggests that anyone seeking to run modern 3D applications, game, or perform GPU-accelerated compute should choose the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The FirePro W4100 is only relevant for legacy systems requiring specific multi-display output configurations from an older era, where its 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 outputs might hold value. The verdict is clear: for any performance-oriented task, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the definitive choice, while the W4100 is a product of its time that the data shows is vastly outclassed.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two cards is fundamental. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. This contrasts sharply with the FirePro W4100's AMD GCN 1.0 architecture, which uses a 28 nm process. This process node difference alone explains a significant portion of the performance and efficiency gap. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER packs 76,300 million transistors onto a 609 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The FirePro W4100's Cape Verde chip, by comparison, contains a mere 1,500 million transistors on a 123 mm² die, yielding a density of just 12.2M per mm².

This hardware foundation leads to massive differences in feature support. The Ada Lovelace GPU includes 66 dedicated RT cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and 264 Tensor cores for AI processing and DLSS, features entirely absent from the GCN 1.0 architecture. The API support reflects this; the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the FirePro W4100 is limited to DirectX 12 (11_1) and Vulkan 1.2.170. The memory subsystems are also from different generations. The NVIDIA card uses 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, while the AMD card has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's compute capabilities are further augmented by its 8,448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, dwarfing the W4100's 512 shaders, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 6270 compared to the AMD FirePro W4100's 5987, a difference of 4.7%.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER more power-hungry than the FirePro W4100?

A: Yes. The data lists the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER with a TDP of 285 W and a suggested PSU of 600 W, whereas the FirePro W4100 has a TDP of 50 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each card?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. The FirePro W4100 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 64.00 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the AMD FirePro W4100 support hardware ray tracing?

A: No. The data shows the FirePro W4100 has no RT cores listed, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 66 RT cores specifically for this purpose.

Q: Which card offers more display outputs?

A: The AMD FirePro W4100 offers 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Q: What is the manufacturing process node for each GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on a 5 nm process, while the AMD FirePro W4100 uses a 28 nm process, both from TSMC.

Specification Differences

The specification sheet reveals a generational leap. The most prominent differences are in core configuration and memory. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The FirePro W4100 has just 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. This translates to a massive disparity in compute throughput, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivering 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s, versus the W4100's 645.1 GFLOPS and 20.16 GTexel/s.

Memory is another clear differentiator. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER offers 16 GB of GDDR6X with a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s, while the FirePro W4100 is limited to 2 GB of GDDR5 with 64.00 GB/s bandwidth. The bus width also differs, with 256-bit on the NVIDIA card versus 128-bit on the AMD card. Clock speeds are not directly comparable as the FirePro W4100 has no listed base or boost clocks, but the NVIDIA card's boost clock is 2610 MHz. The physical attributes differ as well. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a triple-slot card requiring a 16-pin power connector, while the FirePro W4100 is a single-slot, low-profile card that draws power from the PCIe slot alone. The bus interface also differs, with the NVIDIA card using PCIe 4.0 x16 and the AMD card using PCIe 3.0 x16. Their dimensions are also distinct, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER being significantly longer at 310 mm compared to the FirePro's 171 mm.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data is not available in the provided information, which is a notable gap. However, the individual benchmark scores offer a basis for comparison. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER was tested in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, where it scored 6269.5. This is a modern, DirectX 12-based test that stresses ray tracing and other advanced features. The AMD FirePro W4100 has results for Geekbench OpenCL (5478) and Geekbench Vulkan (6496). While these are different tests, the data indicates the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's raw performance is in a different league, considering its architectural advantages and substantially higher average score. The lack of a common benchmark makes a direct comparison difficult, but the delta in average scores, 4.7% in favor of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, is the most reliable metric for overall performance in the data.

The benchmark results for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER place it in a tight cluster with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SUPER (0% delta) and the AMD FirePro W600 (0.8% ahead). This positioning suggests it is a high-performance card that competes with other top-tier options from its generation. In contrast, the FirePro W4100's average score of 5987 aligns it with the NVIDIA Quadro K4000M (0% delta), which is a mobile workstation GPU from an older era. This comparison reinforces the fact that the FirePro W4100 is a low-end part, even within its own time period, and its performance is now far behind modern entries like the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is stark, driven entirely by the data. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER AD102 wins in every category of modern performance. Its 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, 66 RT cores, and 264 Tensor cores make it the clear choice for 3D rendering, AI workloads, and high-end gaming, which is supported by its DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth is essential for large textures and datasets. The data shows it is built for sustained, high-intensity workloads.

The AMD FirePro W4100's only potential advantage lies in its specific output configuration. It offers 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, which could be beneficial in a legacy multi-monitor setup for basic 2D professional applications. Its single-slot design and low 50 W TDP also mean it can be installed in compact or older systems without additional power connectors. However, these are niche advantages. Its 2 GB of memory and 64.00 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for any modern 3D application. The 4.7% higher average score of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, combined with its massive lead in compute, memory, and feature set, means it wins in all but the most specific legacy display configurations. The FirePro W4100's 34th percentile ranking versus the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 36th shows that even in a percentile ranking, the newer card holds the edge.