FirePro S9050 vs RTXA5000-8Q

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

RTXA5000-8Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9050

225

4,901

0.0%

4,916

+0.3%

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 RTXA5000-8Q is on rank 295, so the FirePro S9050 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 RTXA5000-8Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

99%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

#280

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7499%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#297

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

99%

#299

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

98%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

98%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTXA5000-8Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The RTXA5000-8Q 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 RTXA5000-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S9050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro S9050	RTXA5000-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S9050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,825 versus $2,500 for the RTXA5000-8Q, it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 36.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S9050	RTXA5000-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,825)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,500)

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

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9050 and RTXA5000-8Q

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.

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 and the RTXA5000-8Q reaches 4,916 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9050 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q).

Feature	FirePro S9050	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,901	4,916
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1792	8192+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+761%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L1 Cache	0.44 MB	8 MB+1718%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	6 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S9050	RTXA5000-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTXA5000-8Q 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 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S9050	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	6 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 2.2% difference. The FirePro S9050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro S9050	RTXA5000-8Q
TDP	225W-2%	230W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	21.8+2%	21.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1825, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $2500. The FirePro S9050 costs 27% less ($675 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro S9050) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the FirePro S9050 offers 35% better value. The RTXA5000-8Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).