GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs FirePro W9100

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 GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank 316 and the FirePro W9100 is on rank 299, so the FirePro W9100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

#306

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

774%

#308

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

701%

#309

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

700%

#313

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

636%

#314

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

632%

#316

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

97%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9100

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

100%

#282

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7615%

#298

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

100%

#299

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

100%

#300

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

98%

#301

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

93%

#302

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

91%

#303

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

89%

#304

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

89%

#306

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

88%

#307

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

88%

#308

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

87%

#309

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

85%

#310

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

84%

#311

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

82%

#312

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile	FirePro W9100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and FirePro W9100

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the FirePro W9100 reaches 7,748 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the FirePro W9100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 2,816 (FirePro W9100). Raw compute: 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile	FirePro W9100
G3D Mark Score	7,717	7,748
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2816+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.05 TFLOPS+16%	5.238 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	176+175%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+262%	0.69 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro W9100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile	FirePro W9100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W9100 has 16 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 1 MB (FirePro W9100) — the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile	FirePro W9100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12 (FirePro W9100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile	FirePro W9100
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs H.264 (FirePro W9100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile	FirePro W9100
Encoder	NVENC 8.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP11	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the FirePro W9100's 275W — a 143.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 350W (FirePro W9100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.