FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q, 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 GTX 1050 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S9050 has 8 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 99 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 1500 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 20−22
ultra / 1080p 12−14 12−14
QHD / 1440p 6−7 6−7
4K / 2160p 5−6 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 40−45
medium / 1080p 24−27 24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 5% more, than FirePro S9050.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Pascal
Code name Tahiti N17P-G0 Max-Q
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 3 January 2018
Pipelines 1792 640
Core clock speed 900 MHz 999 - 1189 MHz
Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 53.12
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 1,700 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 112.1 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
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