FirePro S9050 vs CMP 30HX

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9050

225

4,901

+0.2%

4,892

0.0%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro S9050 is positioned at rank 271 and the CMP 30HX is on rank 190, 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 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 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 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	FirePro S9050	CMP 30HX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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 (254mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

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

CMP 30HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the CMP 30HX has 2 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: 0.75 MB (FirePro S9050) vs 1.5 MB (CMP 30HX) — the CMP 30HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

🖥️

Display & API Support

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

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

🎬

Media & Encoding

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

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

🔌

Power & Dimensions

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

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

💰

Value Analysis

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