FirePro S9050 vs GeForce 9800M GTX SLI

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro S9050 and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 9800M GTX SLI here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort
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  • FirePro S9050 has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • FirePro S9050 has 11 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 400 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - by 65 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 4700 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 10−11
ultra / 1080p 12−14 6−7
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 21−24
medium / 1080p 24−27 12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 84% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Architecture GCN 1.0 G9x
Code name Tahiti NB9E-GTX
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 15 July 2008
Pipelines 1792 224
Core clock speed 900 MHz 500 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 3016 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
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