FirePro S9050 vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 680M SLI, 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 680M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 680M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 680M 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 680M SLI here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 680M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 2x 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort
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  • FirePro S9050 has 10 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 180 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
  • FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 680M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 1900 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 35−40
ultra / 1080p 12−14 21−24
QHD / 1440p 6−7 16−18
4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
low / 720p 35−40 60−65
medium / 1080p 24−27 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 77% more, than FirePro S9050.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce GTX 680M SLI
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Tahiti N13E-GTX
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 4 June 2012
Pipelines 1792 2688
Core clock speed 900 MHz 720 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 2x 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Form factor full height / full length
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