GeForce GTX 760 vs FirePro S9050

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 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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S9050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760.

Insight	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $1,825), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 5874.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5874.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,825)

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 760 Benchmark Check

FirePro S9050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and FirePro S9050

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 and the FirePro S9050 reaches 4,901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the FirePro S9050 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9050). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
G3D Mark Score	4,813	4,901+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152	1792+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.378 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+36%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	96	112+17%
L1 Cache	96 KB	448 KB+367%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 760) vs 768 KB (FirePro S9050) — the FirePro S9050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760) vs 12 (FirePro S9050). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.3	4.6+7%
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 760) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the FirePro S9050's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 350W (FirePro S9050). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 254mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	FirePro S9050
TDP	170W-24%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	254mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	28.3+30%	21.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 and now averages $1825. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 98.4% less ($1795 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 2.7 (FirePro S9050) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 5840.7% better value. The FirePro S9050 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).