FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
When choosing between FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI, 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 GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI 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 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
FirePro S9050
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
225 Watt
150 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 8-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
12 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DisplayPort
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FirePro S9050 has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
FirePro S9050 has 10 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - in Laptops.
FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - with G9x.
Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 315 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 4550 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
20−22
12−14
ultra / 1080p
12−14
7−8
QHD / 1440p
6−7
2−3
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
35−40
24−27
medium / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
30−35
18−20
ultra / 1080p
27−30
16−18
QHD / 1440p
10−12
3−4
4K / 2160p
7−8
−
low / 720p
65−70
40−45
medium / 1080p
35−40
21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Battlefield 5 is 75% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
230−240
180−190
medium / 768p
200−210
150−160
ultra / 1080p
110−120
80−85
QHD / 1440p
85−90
45−50
4K / 2160p
45−50
30−33
high / 768p
160−170
120−130
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 36% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
50−55
30−35
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
medium / 768p
100−110
80−85
ultra / 1080p
80−85
50−55
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Dota 2 is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
21−24
12−14
QHD / 1440p
18−20
−
4K / 2160p
7−8
5−6
low / 720p
50−55
30−35
medium / 1080p
27−30
14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Far Cry 5 is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
30−35
21−24
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
QHD / 1440p
14−16
−
low / 720p
120−130
85−90
medium / 1080p
70−75
40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Fortnite is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
30−35
21−24
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
QHD / 1440p
12−14
6−7
4K / 2160p
12−14
−
low / 720p
65−70
40−45
medium / 1080p
35−40
21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Forza Horizon 4 is 59% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
100−110
70−75
medium / 768p
90−95
65−70
high / 1080p
40−45
21−24
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−11
QHD / 1440p
7−8
1−2
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Grand Theft Auto V is 52% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
12−14
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−11
6−7
QHD / 1440p
10−11
−
4K / 2160p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
16−18
10−11
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Metro Exodus is 70% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
ultra / 1080p
−
95−100
medium / 1080p
110−120
100−110
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Minecraft is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
−
20−22
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
70−75
45−50
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−11
9−10
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
−
low / 720p
35−40
21−24
medium / 1080p
20−22
14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
70−75
40−45
medium / 768p
45−50
27−30
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
14−16
9−10
4K / 2160p
8−9
7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 65% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
medium / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
40−45
30−33
high / 768p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Full Specs
FirePro S9050
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Architecture
GCN 1.0
G9x
Code name
Tahiti
N10E-GTX
Type
Workstation
Laptop
Release date
7 August 2014
2 March 2009
Pipelines
1792
256
Core clock speed
900 MHz
585 MHz
Transistor count
4,313 million
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
55 nm
Texture fill rate
100.8
Floating-point performance
3,226 gflops
Length
254 mm
Memory bus width
384 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
5500 MHz
950 MHz
Memory bandwidth
264 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
Laptop size
large
Form factor
full height / full length
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