FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 950A

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 950A, 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 GTX 950A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 950A
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 950A.
  • FirePro S9050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 950A uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro S9050 has 10 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 950A.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 950A - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 950A is 93 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 950A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 3498 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 12−14
ultra / 1080p 12−14 7−8
QHD / 1440p 6−7 2−3
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 24−27
medium / 1080p 24−27 14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 950A.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 950A
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell
Code name Tahiti GM107
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 7 August 2014 13 March 2015
Pipelines 1792 640
Core clock speed 900 MHz 993 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 44.96
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 1,271 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 2002 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 32.03 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Form factor full height / full length
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