FirePro S9000 vs GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

FirePro S9000

2012Core: 900 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

2018Core: 1392 MHzBoost: 1518 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9000

225

5,059

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

5,116

+1.1%

GeForce MX350

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce MX550

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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. The FirePro S9000 is positioned at rank #291 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9000

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

99%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

99%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

97%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

96%

#276

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7313%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

100%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

98%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

97%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

96%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

96%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

94%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

90%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

87%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $156 for the FirePro S9000, it costs 62% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 162.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+162.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

FirePro S9000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9000 and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

FirePro S9000

The FirePro S9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 24 2012. 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: 5,059 points. Launch price was $2,499.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9000 scores 5,059 and the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB reaches 5,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9000) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000) vs 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB).

Feature	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
G3D Mark Score	5,059	5,116+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792+133%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+38%	2.332 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+56%	288 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB	768 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB. The FirePro S9000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB	768 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9000) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro S9000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB).

Feature	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	NVDEC 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9000 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9000) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 65.

Feature	FirePro S9000	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	65-28%
Perf/Watt	22.5	68.2+203%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $156, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 61.5% less ($96 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.4 (FirePro S9000) vs 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 163.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).