FirePro S9050 vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

When comparing FirePro S9050 and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU, 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 300 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 2x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 33% more power consumption, than FirePro S9050.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 4 GB more memory, than FirePro S9050.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - with GCN 5.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 500 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 13 mm longer, than FirePro S9050.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 3796 MHz higher, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 50−55
ultra / 1080p 12−14 35−40
QHD / 1440p 6−7 27−30
4K / 2160p 5−6 16−18
low / 720p 35−40 80−85
medium / 1080p 24−27 60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 155% more, than FirePro S9050.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN 5.0
Code name Tahiti Vega 10
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 7 August 2014 27 June 2017
Pipelines 1792 4096
Core clock speed 900 MHz 1400 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 12,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 384.0
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops
Length 254 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 2048 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 1704 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 436.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.125
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Form factor full height / full length
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