
FirePro D300
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 FirePro D300 is positioned at rank 130 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is on rank 180, so the FirePro D300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro D300.
| Insight | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro D300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro D300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $65), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 220.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+220.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro D300 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

FirePro D300
The FirePro D300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro D300 scores 5,722 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) reaches 5,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D300 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro D300) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300) vs 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,722 | 5,800+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS | 2.488 TFLOPS+14% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+11% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro D300) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D300) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro D300) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro D300 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)'s 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D300) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 38.1 | 77.3+103% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro D300 costs 69.2% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 286.1 (FirePro D300) vs 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the FirePro D300 offers 220.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro D300 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-69% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | 286.1+221% | 89.2 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GP107 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #506 | #405 |
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