FirePro S9050 vs Radeon R9 M280X

When choosing between FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 M280X, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 M280X.

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Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M280X 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 Radeon R9 M280X here:

Radeon R9 M280X Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount	12 GB
Display Connectors	1x DisplayPort	No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	20−22	2−3
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	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 380% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	30−35	7−8
ultra / 1080p	27−30	5−6
QHD / 1440p	10−12	0−1
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
low / 720p	65−70	18−20
medium / 1080p	35−40	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Battlefield 5 is 355% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	−	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	230−240	110−120
medium / 768p	200−210	90−95
ultra / 1080p	110−120	40−45
QHD / 1440p	85−90	24−27
4K / 2160p	45−50	18−20
high / 768p	160−170	65−70
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 136% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	60−65	70−75
ultra / 1080p	50−55	21−24
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 21% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	120−130	70−75
medium / 768p	100−110	50−55
ultra / 1080p	80−85	27−30
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Dota 2 is 103% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	24−27	3−4
ultra / 1080p	21−24	3−4
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	7−8	2−3
low / 720p	50−55	14−16
medium / 1080p	27−30	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Far Cry 5 is 440% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	30−35	10−12
ultra / 1080p	24−27	5−6
QHD / 1440p	14−16	2−3
low / 720p	120−130	50−55
medium / 1080p	70−75	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Fortnite is 217% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	30−35	6−7
ultra / 1080p	24−27	−
QHD / 1440p	12−14	4−5
4K / 2160p	12−14	2−3
low / 720p	65−70	21−24
medium / 1080p	35−40	9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Forza Horizon 4 is 255% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	100−110	45−50
medium / 768p	90−95	40−45
high / 1080p	40−45	7−8
ultra / 1080p	16−18	3−4
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Grand Theft Auto V is 156% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	12−14	2−3
ultra / 1080p	10−11	0−1
QHD / 1440p	10−11	−
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	8−9
medium / 1080p	16−18	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Metro Exodus is 380% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	120−130	80−85
ultra / 1080p	−	70−75
medium / 1080p	110−120	−
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Minecraft is 52% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	70−75	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	10−11	6−7
QHD / 1440p	1−2	−
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	35−40	8−9
medium / 1080p	20−22	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 228% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	70−75	16−18
medium / 768p	45−50	10−12
high / 1080p	24−27	6−7
ultra / 1080p	14−16	4−5
4K / 2160p	8−9	2−3
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 312% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p	90−95	70−75
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	40−45	16−18
high / 768p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in World of Tanks is 61% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.

Full Specs

	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN
Code name	Tahiti	Saturn XT
Type	Workstation	Laptop
Release date	7 August 2014	1 February 2015
Pipelines	1792	896
Core clock speed	900 MHz	900 MHz
Transistor count	4,313 million	2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	100.8	61.60
Floating-point performance	3,226 gflops	1,792 gflops
Length	254 mm
Memory bus width	384 Bit
Memory clock speed	5500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	264 GB/s	96 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
OpenCL	1.2	Not Listed
Vulkan	1.2.131
FreeSync		+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0	Not Listed
Laptop size		large
HD3D		+
PowerTune		+
DualGraphics		+
ZeroCore		+
Switchable graphics		+
Mantle		+
Form factor	full height / full length
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FirePro S9050 vs Radeon R9 M280X

Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card

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