FirePro S9050 vs Radeon R9 270X

When comparing FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 270X, 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 R9 270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 270X
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt	180 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 8-pin	2 x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	12 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DisplayPort	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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FirePro S9050 has 25% more power consumption, than Radeon R9 270X.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro S9050 has 10 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 270X.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 270X - with GCN.
FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	20−22	24−27
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
QHD / 1440p	6−7	10−11
4K / 2160p	5−6	6−7
low / 720p	35−40	45−50
medium / 1080p	24−27	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 22% more, than FirePro S9050.
high / 1080p	30−35	40−45
ultra / 1080p	27−30	30−35
QHD / 1440p	10−12	18−20
4K / 2160p	7−8	10−12
low / 720p	65−70	80−85
medium / 1080p	35−40	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Battlefield 5 is 30% more, than FirePro S9050.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 270X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	230−240	240−250
medium / 768p	200−210	210−220
ultra / 1080p	110−120	140−150
QHD / 1440p	85−90	110−120
4K / 2160p	45−50	60−65
high / 768p	160−170	180−190
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 13% more, than FirePro S9050.
low / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	50−55	−
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 270X have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	80−85	90−95
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Dota 2 is 5% more, than FirePro S9050.
high / 1080p	24−27	30−35
ultra / 1080p	21−24	27−30
QHD / 1440p	18−20	21−24
4K / 2160p	7−8	10−11
low / 720p	50−55	60−65
medium / 1080p	27−30	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Far Cry 5 is 24% more, than FirePro S9050.
high / 1080p	30−35	40−45
ultra / 1080p	24−27	30−35
QHD / 1440p	14−16	18−20
low / 720p	120−130	140−150
medium / 1080p	70−75	85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Fortnite is 20% more, than FirePro S9050.
high / 1080p	30−35	40−45
ultra / 1080p	24−27	30−35
QHD / 1440p	12−14	18−20
4K / 2160p	12−14	16−18
low / 720p	65−70	80−85
medium / 1080p	35−40	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Forza Horizon 4 is 29% more, than FirePro S9050.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
medium / 768p	90−95	100−110
high / 1080p	40−45	50−55
ultra / 1080p	16−18	21−24
QHD / 1440p	7−8	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Grand Theft Auto V is 17% more, than FirePro S9050.
high / 1080p	12−14	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−11	12−14
QHD / 1440p	10−11	12−14
4K / 2160p	2−3	4−5
low / 720p	40−45	45−50
medium / 1080p	16−18	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Metro Exodus is 18% more, than FirePro S9050.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	110−120	110−120
FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 270X have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	80−85
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 8% more, than FirePro S9050.
high / 1080p	14−16	18−20
ultra / 1080p	10−11	12−14
QHD / 1440p	1−2	4−5
4K / 2160p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	35−40	45−50
medium / 1080p	20−22	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 28% more, than FirePro S9050.
low / 768p	70−75	90−95
medium / 768p	45−50	55−60
high / 1080p	24−27	30−35
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
4K / 2160p	8−9	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 27% more, than FirePro S9050.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	45−50
high / 768p	55−60	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 270X in World of Tanks is 3% more, than FirePro S9050.

Full Specs

	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 270X
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN
Code name	Tahiti	Curacao XT
Type	Workstation	Desktop
Release date	7 August 2014	8 October 2013
Pipelines	1792	1280
Core clock speed	900 MHz
Boost Clock		1050 MHz
Transistor count	4,313 million	2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	100.8	84.00
Floating-point performance	3,226 gflops	2,688 gflops
Length	254 mm
Memory bus width	384 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	5500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	264 GB/s	179.2 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	+
FreeSync		+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		318 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
TrueAudio		+
Design		reference
DisplayPort support		+
CrossFire		+
DDMA audio		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		30 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)		163 Sol/s
Form factor	full height / full length
AppAcceleration		+
LiquidVR		+
TressFX		+
UVD		+
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FirePro S9050 vs Radeon R9 270X

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