GeForce RTX 4070 vs FirePro S9050
GeForce RTX 4070
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9050
Why is GeForce RTX 4070 better than FirePro S9050?
Comparing the FirePro S9050 to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER showcases the staggering distance between 2012 server-grade hardware and modern desktop gaming leadership. The FirePro S9050 was a high-end server GPU from the original GCN architecture era, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a 2024 desktop flagship-tier card powered by the Ada Lovelace architecture.\n\nIn terms of raw performance, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is in a different league, typically delivering around 30 to 40 times more compute power in modern benchmarks. It features elite 4K gaming capabilities, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and AI-powered DLSS 3.5. The FirePro S9050 lacked any of these features and is no longer compatible with modern DX12 and Vulkan titles, struggles with basic rendering by today's standards.\n\nUltimately, there is no practical comparison between these two. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the definitive choice for enthusiasts seeking the best possible experience today. The FirePro S9050 is a piece of server history that reflects the professional standards of over a decade ago and cannot compete with the speed or visual fidelity of a modern high-end gaming card.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S9050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 449.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9050.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+449.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-449.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $1,825 for the FirePro S9050, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1722.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1722.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($550) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and FirePro S9050
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the FirePro S9050's 4,901 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 449.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the FirePro S9050 uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9050). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+449% | 4,901 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+229% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+804% | 3.226 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+64% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+1218% | 0.44 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+4700% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro S9050 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro S9050 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9050 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S9050) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+4700% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (FirePro S9050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the FirePro S9050's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (FirePro S9050). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 254mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-11% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 254mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+517% | 21.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 and now averages $1825. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 69.9% less ($1275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.7 (FirePro S9050) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1711.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-70% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550-70% | $1825 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9+1711% | 2.7 |
| Codename | AD104 | Tahiti |
| Release | April 12 2023 | August 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #32 | #446 |
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