FirePro S9050 vs Quadro FX 5800

When comparing FirePro S9050 and Quadro FX 5800, 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 Quadro FX 5800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 Quadro FX 5800
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 189 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
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  • FirePro S9050 has 19% more power consumption, than Quadro FX 5800.
  • FirePro S9050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 5800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro S9050 has 8 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 5800.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro FX 5800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 290 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 5800.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 5800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Quadro FX 5800 is 13 mm longer, than FirePro S9050.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 3900 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 5800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 3−4
ultra / 1080p 12−14 1−2
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 14−16
medium / 1080p 24−27 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than Quadro FX 5800.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 Quadro FX 5800
Architecture GCN 1.0 Tesla 2.0
Code name Tahiti GT200B
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 7 August 2014 11 November 2008
Pipelines 1792 240
Core clock speed 900 MHz 610 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 48.80
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 622.1 gflops
Length 254 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA 1.3
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Form factor full height / full length
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