FirePro S9050 vs GRID M60 8Q

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GRID M60 8Q, 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 M60 8Q 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 M60 8Q
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 8 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 4 GB more memory, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID M60 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 343 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • FirePro S9050 and GRID M60 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID M60 8Q is 13 mm longer, than FirePro S9050.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 488 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.

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 35−40
medium / 1080p 24−27 24−27
FirePro S9050 and GRID M60 8Q have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GRID M60 8Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name Tahiti GM204
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 7 August 2014 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1792 2048
Core clock speed 900 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 150.8
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 254 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
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 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Form factor full height / full length
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