FirePro S9050 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200

When comparing FirePro S9050 and Iris Pro Graphics 5200, 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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Pro Graphics 5200 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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 1.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 128 MB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 has 400% more power consumption, than Iris Pro Graphics 5200.
  • FirePro S9050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
  • Iris Pro Graphics 5200 has 116 GB more memory, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and Iris Pro Graphics 5200 - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Iris Pro Graphics 5200 - with Gen. 7.5 Haswell.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 700 MHz higher, than Iris Pro Graphics 5200.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Pro Graphics 5200 - by 22 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 9−10
ultra / 1080p 12−14 5−6
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 21−24
medium / 1080p 24−27 10−12
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Iris Pro Graphics 5200.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Architecture GCN 1.0 Gen. 7.5 Haswell
Code name Tahiti Haswell GT3e
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 5 June 2013
Pipelines 1792 40
Core clock speed 900 MHz 200 MHz
Boost Clock 1300 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 392 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 22 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 52.00
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 104.0 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.80
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size medium sized
Quick Sync +
Form factor full height / full length
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