FirePro S9050 vs Quadro M5000M

When comparing FirePro S9050 and Quadro M5000M, 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 Quadro M5000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M5000M 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 Quadro M5000M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 Quadro M5000M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 100 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 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 has 125% more power consumption, than Quadro M5000M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S9050 has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro M5000M.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M5000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro M5000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M5000M is 62 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 and Quadro M5000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 500 MHz higher, than Quadro M5000M.

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 Quadro M5000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 77% more, than FirePro S9050.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 Quadro M5000M
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell
Code name Tahiti GM204
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 7 August 2014 2 October 2015
Pipelines 1792 1,536
Core clock speed 900 MHz 962 MHz
Boost Clock 1051 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 93.60
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 2,995 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 160 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 366 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Form factor full height / full length
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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