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FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 1050

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FirePro W7100

2014Core: 920 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1050

2016Core: 1290 MHzBoost: 1392 MHz
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FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W7100
8 GB 150
5,065
+0.6%
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GeForce GTX 1050
2 GB 60
5,033
0.0%
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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.

FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 1050: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W7100

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2014 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    626.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $799 MSRPvs$110 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 45.8 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
  • ❌150% higher power demand at 150W vs 60W.
  • ❌66.2% longer card at 241mm vs 145mm.

GeForce GTX 1050

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $689 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 621.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.8 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 60W instead of 150W, a 90W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 145mm instead of 241mm, a 96mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro W7100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (5,065 vs 5,033), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro W7100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1050 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $689 cheaper on MSRP at $110 vs $799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 621.8% (45.8 vs 6.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1050 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W7100 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro W7100

The FirePro W7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,065 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,033 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7100 scores 5,065 and the GeForce GTX 1050 reaches 5,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7100 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W7100) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050). Raw compute: 3.297 TFLOPS (FirePro W7100) vs 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050).

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1050
G3D Mark Score
5,065
5,033
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1792+180%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.297 TFLOPS+77%
1.862 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
112+180%
40
L1 Cache
448 KB+87%
240 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W7100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1050
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7100 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 carries 2 GB. FirePro W7100 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the FirePro W7100 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7100) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) — the GeForce GTX 1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1050
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W7100) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro W7100) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W7100) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050).

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1050
Encoder
VCE 3.0
NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 5.0
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1
HEVC,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1050's 60W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7100) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 65 C.

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1050
TDP
150W
60W-60%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
241mm
145mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
95
65 C-32%
Perf/Watt
33.8
83.9+148%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W7100 came in at $799, while the GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1050 was 86.2% cheaper ($689 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.3 (FirePro W7100) vs 45.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 627% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1050 (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro W7100GeForce GTX 1050
MSRP
$799
$110-86%
Performance per Dollar
6.3
45.8+627%
Codename
Tonga
GP107
Release
August 12 2014
October 25 2016
Ranking
#406
#443
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