ATI FirePro V9800
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI FirePro V9800 Specifications
ATI FirePro V9800 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI FirePro V9800 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
ATI FirePro V9800 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI FirePro V9800's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The ATI FirePro V9800 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI FirePro V9800 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI FirePro V9800's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
ATI FirePro V9800 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the ATI FirePro V9800, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
ATI FirePro V9800 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI FirePro V9800 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
TeraScale 2 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The ATI FirePro V9800 is built on AMD's TeraScale 2 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the ATI FirePro V9800 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI FirePro V9800 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI FirePro V9800 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the ATI FirePro V9800 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI FirePro V9800 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI FirePro V9800 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the ATI FirePro V9800. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
ATI FirePro V9800 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the ATI FirePro V9800 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
ATI FirePro V9800 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI FirePro V9800
Power and Cooling
The ATI FirePro V9800 carries a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W, placing it firmly in the category of high-power workstation accelerators of its era. This power draw requires robust cooling, and the card ships as a dual-slot solution, indicating a substantial heatsink and fan assembly designed to manage the heat output of the Cypress chip at 40 nm. The physical dimensions of 267 mm (10.5 inches) in length and 111 mm (4.4 inches) in height mean that chassis compatibility should be checked, particularly in smaller workstation cases.
Power delivery is not a trivial matter for this board. The V9800 requires both a 6-pin and an 8-pin PCIe power connector, which is a clear signal that it draws far more current than the 75 W supplied by the motherboard slot alone. The manufacturer’s recommendation for the overall system power supply is 600 W, a figure that accounts for the rest of the platform's components, such as the CPU and drives. Users upgrading an older system must verify that their power supply unit has the necessary cables and wattage headroom; adapters are not mentioned in the specifications, so the native connectors are a requirement.
The power characteristics are a direct consequence of the architecture. With 2,154 million transistors packed into a 334 mm² die, the transistor density is 6.4M per mm², and the chip is built on TSMC's 40 nm process. This is a mature node for the 2010 timeframe, and the 250 W TDP reflects the balance AMD struck between clock speeds and power consumption for a professional compute and rendering workload. In a modern context, this power draw is modest compared to flagship consumer cards, but the cooling and connector demands are non-negotiable for stable operation. The data indicates a card that was designed for maximum throughput in a fixed workstation environment, not for power efficiency in a compact chassis.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The ATI FirePro V9800 is built on the TeraScale 2 architecture, which predates dedicated ray tracing hardware. The specification sheet lists no RT cores and no tensor cores, confirming that this card has no hardware acceleration for real-time ray tracing or AI-based tensor operations. Any ray tracing workload would have to be handled by the general-purpose shader units, which number 1,600, a task for which they are not optimized, leading to poor performance in modern DXR or Vulkan ray tracing titles.
The feature set is instead focused on the API support of its generation. The card supports DirectX 11.2 (11_0), which was the contemporary standard for gaming and professional OpenGL applications. For OpenGL, it supports version 4.4, a mature specification for CAD and scientific visualization software that relies heavily on this API. Notably, Vulkan support is absent, which places a hard limit on its compatibility with modern applications that have dropped legacy APIs. The display output configuration is unusual and professional-oriented: six mini-DisplayPort 1.1 outputs plus one S-Video connector. This setup allows for multi-monitor environments, but the reliance on mini-DisplayPort means that users will need appropriate cables or adapters for standard DisplayPort or HDMI monitors.
The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 147.2 GB/s. The memory clock is 1150 MHz, translating to an effective 4.6 Gbps. This capacity and bandwidth were substantial for professional workloads like large texture sets or compute buffers in 2010. The pixel fill rate is 27.20 GPixel/s, and the texture fill rate is 68.00 GTexel/s, figures that are driven by the 32 ROPs and 80 TMUs. The FP32 compute performance is rated at 2.720 TFLOPS, which was a flagship-level number for its day. For a modern analyst, the absence of fixed-function RT and tensor cores is the defining feature: this is a pure rasterization and compute device, not a hybrid accelerator.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark section in the data is sparse, with an average benchmark score of zero and no specific workload results listed. The percentile rank is 50, which places this card exactly in the middle of the database's distribution of all GPUs. This is a peculiar result, as a 50th percentile ranking implies it sits at the median of all cards ever tested, which would include far older and slower integrated graphics. This suggests the percentile is based on a sparse dataset or is a placeholder for a card that was not widely benchmarked in the modern context.
Given the absence of nearest rival data and individual scores, a numeric comparison against competitors is not possible from the FACT PACK. The only interpretable data point is the FP32 compute of 2.720 TFLOPS and the memory bandwidth of 147.2 GB/s. In the context of its release, these figures were indicative of a top-tier workstation card, but the lack of modern API support (Vulkan) and the absence of RT cores mean that its real-world performance in current software would be heavily constrained by driver and API compatibility, not just raw compute throughput. The data shows a card that was a leader in its generation but is now a legacy product with limited applicability. The production status is "End-of-life," confirming that it is no longer manufactured or supported with modern optimizations.
FAQ
Q: What is the power consumption of the ATI FirePro V9800?
A: The thermal design power (TDP) is 250 W. The card requires a power supply rated at 600 W for the system.
Q: Does the FirePro V9800 support hardware ray tracing?
A: No. The specification sheet lists no RT cores. It is based on the TeraScale 2 architecture, which relies on traditional shader units for all rendering tasks.
Q: What are the power connector requirements?
A: The card requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCIe power connector. These are mandatory for operation, as the motherboard slot alone cannot supply sufficient power.
Q: What display outputs are available on this card?
A: It features six mini-DisplayPort 1.1 outputs and one S-Video connector. This configuration is intended for multi-monitor professional setups.
Q: What is the memory configuration?
A: The card has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 147.2 GB/s. The memory clock is 1150 MHz (4.6 Gbps effective).
Q: What is the manufacturing process and die size?
A: The chip is fabricated on a 40 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 334 mm², and it contains 2,154 million transistors.
How It Compares
The provided data includes no nearest rival entries for the ATI FirePro V9800. Therefore, a direct comparative analysis against specific competing models from NVIDIA or other vendors is not possible based on the FACT PACK. The performance position can only be inferred from its absolute specifications and its percentile rank of 50, which indicates it sits at the median of the entire GPU database.
Without rival names or delta percentages, the analysis must rely on architectural generation. As a TeraScale 2 part, it is architecturally inferior to later Graphics Core Next (GCN) based products. Its successor is listed as the Radeon Pro GCN, indicating a fundamental shift in architecture that brought different compute capabilities and modern API support. The predecessor is the FireGL series, which was the older naming convention for AMD's professional cards.
The absence of Vulkan support is a critical differentiator. Any modern rival listed in a similar database would almost certainly support Vulkan, making the V9800 incompatible with a growing body of software. The FP32 throughput of 2.720 TFLOPS, while impressive for its time, is now overshadowed by even mid-range consumer cards. The 4 GB memory capacity is also a limitation for large datasets, though the 147.2 GB/s bandwidth was competitive for its era. In summary, the V9800 is a product that must be judged by its 2010 context; in the current market, it is a legacy item with no direct performance rivals in the modern sense, as the comparison set is empty.
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