FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019Core: 1366 MHzBoost: 1442 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9050

225

4,901

+2.1%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

4,800

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 5060 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 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.

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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

#21

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

158%

#23

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#24

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

143%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

130%

#29

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

129%

#31

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB uses modern memory architecture. 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 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 2.1% 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB.

Insight	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S9050 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.

FirePro S9050 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9050 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: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050) vs 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB).

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
G3D Mark Score	4,901+2%	4,800
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792+133%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+46%	2.215 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 S9050	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has 2 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	FirePro S9050	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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9050) 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: 1 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050) 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 S9050) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB).

Feature	FirePro S9050	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

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	21.8	64.0+194%