FirePro W9100 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
FirePro W9100
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W9100 is positioned at rank 299 and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is on rank 316, so the FirePro W9100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W9100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile.
| Insight | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W9100 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9100 and GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
FirePro W9100
The FirePro W9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 26 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,748 points.
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W9100 scores 7,748 and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile reaches 7,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (FirePro W9100) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Raw compute: 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100) vs 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,748 | 7,717 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+38% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.238 TFLOPS | 6.05 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 176+175% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.69 MB | 2.5 MB+262% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has 4 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (FirePro W9100) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9100) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W9100 draws 275W versus the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile's 45W — a 143.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9100) vs 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 275mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 45W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 275mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.2 | 171.5+508% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W9100 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Hawaii | GA107 |
| Release | March 26 2014 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #328 | #349 |
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