GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs FirePro W7100

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 W7100

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#169

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses modern memory architecture. 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 W7100 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% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $114 for the FirePro W7100, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 91.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+91.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114)

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 W7100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and FirePro W7100

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 and the FirePro W7100 reaches 5,065 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the FirePro W7100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1,792 (FirePro W7100). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 3.297 TFLOPS (FirePro W7100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
G3D Mark Score	5,116+1%	5,065
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1792+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.332 TFLOPS	3.297 TFLOPS+41%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	112+133%
L1 Cache	288 KB	448 KB+56%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
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 W7100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W7100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 512 KB (FirePro W7100) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	8 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro W7100). Decoder: NVDEC 3.0 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W7100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3.0	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the FirePro W7100's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 350W (FirePro W7100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 95.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	FirePro W7100
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	65-32%	95
Perf/Watt	68.2+102%	33.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro W7100 launched at $799 and now averages $114. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 47.4% less ($54 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 44.4 (FirePro W7100) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 92.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).