CMP 30HX vs FirePro S9050

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

CMP 30HX

125

4,892

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

FirePro S9050

225

4,901

+0.2%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The CMP 30HX is positioned at rank 190 and the FirePro S9050 is on rank 271, so the CMP 30HX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar CMP 30HX

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#174

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#189

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

#199

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#200

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#202

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9050

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

96%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

95%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

86%

#256

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6030%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

100%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

96%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

95%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

92%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The CMP 30HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The CMP 30HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S9050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S9050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 30HX.

Insight	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The CMP 30HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,825 for the FirePro S9050, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2936.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2936.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,825)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

CMP 30HX Benchmark Check

FirePro S9050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and FirePro S9050

CMP 30HX

The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.

FirePro S9050

The FirePro S9050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,901 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the FirePro S9050 reaches 4,901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the FirePro S9050 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9050). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (CMP 30HX) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050).

Feature	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
G3D Mark Score	4,892	4,901
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408	1792+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS+56%	3.226 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	88	112+27%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+218%	0.44 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The CMP 30HX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9050 has 4 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S9050) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 (FirePro S9050). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050). Decoder: No vs UVD 3.2.

Feature	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
Encoder	No	VCE 1.0
Decoder	No	UVD 3.2
Codecs		H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the FirePro S9050's 225W — a 57.1% difference. The CMP 30HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (FirePro S9050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 254mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	FirePro S9050
TDP	125W-44%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	254mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-17%	90°C
Perf/Watt	39.1+79%	21.8

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 and now averages $1825. The CMP 30HX costs 96.7% less ($1765 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.5 (CMP 30HX) vs 2.7 (FirePro S9050) — the CMP 30HX offers 2918.5% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).