FirePro S10000 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
FirePro S10000
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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 S10000 is positioned at rank 336 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is on rank 31, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S10000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 S10000 and GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
FirePro S10000
The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB's 4,800 — the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB leads by 5.8%. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1442 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,537 | 4,800+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2+433% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.405 TFLOPS ×2+54% | 2.215 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1442 MHz+52% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 112 ×2+133% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+56% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has 2 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 96-bit.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 96-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S10000) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB).
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 75W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 305mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.1 | 64.0+429% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GP107 |
| Release | November 12 2012 | February 1 2019 |
| Ranking | #461 | #453 |
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