FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 760

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

GeForce GTX 760

2013Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9050

225

4,901

+1.8%

4,813

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 4060 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 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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S9050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760.

Insight	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $1,825), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 5874.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5874.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,825)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 760

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 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 and the GeForce GTX 760 reaches 4,813 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9050 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 760 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050) vs 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
G3D Mark Score	4,901+2%	4,813
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+56%	1152
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+36%	2.378 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+17%	96
L1 Cache	448 KB+367%	96 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro S9050) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 760) — the FirePro S9050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9050) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	UVD 3.2	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 760's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 760
TDP	225W	170W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	254mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	21.8	28.3+30%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1825, while the GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 98.4% less ($1795 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro S9050) vs 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 5840.7% better value. The FirePro S9050 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).