FirePro S9050 vs GRID K2

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GRID K2, 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 GRID K2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GRID K2
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 225 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S9050 has 8 GB more memory, than GRID K2.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID K2 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 155 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
  • FirePro S9050 and GRID K2 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID K2 is 13 mm longer, than FirePro S9050.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 500 MHz higher, than GRID K2.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 16−18
ultra / 1080p 12−14 9−10
QHD / 1440p 6−7 4−5
4K / 2160p 5−6 4−5
low / 720p 35−40 30−35
medium / 1080p 24−27 20−22
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than GRID K2.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GRID K2
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Tahiti GK104
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 7 August 2014 11 May 2013
Pipelines 1792 1536
Core clock speed 900 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 95.36
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 2x 2,289 gflops
Length 254 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 160.0 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) 114 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
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