GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs FirePro S9000

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9000

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

99%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

99%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

97%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

96%

#276

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7313%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

100%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

98%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

97%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

96%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

96%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

94%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

90%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

87%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $156 for the FirePro S9000, it costs 62% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 162.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+162.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156)

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

FirePro S9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and FirePro S9000

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

FirePro S9000

The FirePro S9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 24 2012. 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: 5,059 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 and the FirePro S9000 reaches 5,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the FirePro S9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9000). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
G3D Mark Score	5,116+1%	5,059
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1792+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.332 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+38%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	112+133%
L1 Cache	288 KB	448 KB+56%
L2 Cache	768 KB	768 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S9000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	768 KB	768 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 12 (FirePro S9000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000). Decoder: NVDEC 3.0 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro S9000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3.0	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the FirePro S9000's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 350W (FirePro S9000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro S9000
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65-28%	90°C
Perf/Watt	68.2+203%	22.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 and now averages $156. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 61.5% less ($96 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 32.4 (FirePro S9000) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 163.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).