FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GT 740

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce GT 740, 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 GT 740 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GT 740
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 64 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • FirePro S9050 has 251% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S9050 has 11 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GT 740 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 740 is 93 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 and GeForce GT 740 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • FirePro S9050 is 109 mm longer, than GeForce GT 740.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 488 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 740.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 7−8
ultra / 1080p 12−14 4−5
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 16−18
medium / 1080p 24−27 8−9
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than GeForce GT 740.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GT 740
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Tahiti GK107
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 7 August 2014 29 May 2014
Pipelines 1792 384
Core clock speed 900 MHz 993 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 31.78
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 762.6 gflops
Length 254 mm 145 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 80.19 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 25 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
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