FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 1630
FirePro S9050
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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 S9050 is positioned at rank #271 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9050
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce GTX 1630 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 GeForce GTX 1630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9050.
| Insight | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $90 versus $1,825 for the FirePro S9050, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1965.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1965.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,825) | ✅More affordable ($90) |
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 S9050 and GeForce GTX 1630
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 1630
The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9050 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 1630). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630).
| Feature | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,901 | 4,992+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+250% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+76% | 1.828 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S9050) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 1630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9050) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630).
| Feature | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 254mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 254mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 60°C-33% |
| Perf/Watt | 21.8 | 66.6+206% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1825, while the GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 and now averages $90. The GeForce GTX 1630 costs 95.1% less ($1735 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro S9050) vs 55.5 (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 1630 offers 1955.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro S9050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $150-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1825 | $90-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 55.5+1956% |
| Codename | Tahiti | TU117 |
| Release | August 7 2014 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #446 | #444 |
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