FirePro S9050 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q, 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 RTX 2060 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q 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 RTX 2060 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 65 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 has 246% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S9050 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is 75 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is 5500 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 50−55
ultra / 1080p 12−14 35−40
QHD / 1440p 6−7 27−30
4K / 2160p 5−6 14−16
low / 720p 35−40 75−80
medium / 1080p 24−27 60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than FirePro S9050.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Turing
Code name Tahiti N18E-G1 MAX-Q TU106
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 6 January 2019
Pipelines 1792 1920
Core clock speed 900 MHz 975 MHz
Boost Clock 1185 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 142.2
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 11000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 264.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 7.5
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
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