Quadro vs FirePro S9050

Quadro

1999Core: 135 MHz

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro

5,000

+2.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

FirePro S9050

225

4,901

0.0%

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 Quadro is positioned at rank 215 and the FirePro S9050 is on rank 271, so the Quadro 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 Quadro

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

88%

#200

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2955%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

98%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

96%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro S9050 is significantly newer (2014 vs 1999). The FirePro S9050 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S9050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro	FirePro S9050
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $1,825), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3623.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro	FirePro S9050
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3623.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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.

Quadro Benchmark Check

FirePro S9050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro and FirePro S9050

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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 Quadro scores 5,000 and the FirePro S9050 reaches 4,901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro is built on Celsius while the FirePro S9050 uses GCN 1.0, both on 220 nm vs 28 nm.

Feature	Quadro	FirePro S9050
G3D Mark Score	5,000+2%	4,901
Architecture	Celsius	GCN 1.0
Process Node	220 nm	28 nm
ROPs	4	32+700%
TMUs	4	112+2700%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro	FirePro S9050
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9050 has 4 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro	FirePro S9050
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

🖥️

Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	Quadro	FirePro S9050
Max Displays	1	1

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050). Decoder: MPEG-2 Acceleration vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Quadro) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050).

Feature	Quadro	FirePro S9050
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	MPEG-2 Acceleration	UVD 3.2
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro draws 75W versus the FirePro S9050's 225W — a 100% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro) vs 350W (FirePro S9050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro	FirePro S9050
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	66.7+206%	21.8

💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 and now averages $1825. The Quadro costs 97.3% less ($1775 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Quadro) vs 2.7 (FirePro S9050) — the Quadro offers 3603.7% better value. The FirePro S9050 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 1999).