FirePro S9050 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs

When comparing FirePro S9050 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, 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 Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs 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 Xe Graphics G7 96EUs here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort
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  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 500 MHz higher, than Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs - by 10 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 21−24
ultra / 1080p 12−14 12−14
QHD / 1440p 6−7 8−9
4K / 2160p 5−6 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 40−45
medium / 1080p 24−27 27−30
The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 11% more, than FirePro S9050.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
Architecture GCN 1.0 Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name Tahiti Tiger Lake Xe
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 15 August 2020
Pipelines 1792 96
Core clock speed 900 MHz 400 MHz
Boost Clock 1350 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 10 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8
Floating-point performance 3,226 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) DirectX 12_1
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Quick Sync +
Form factor full height / full length
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