G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro S9050

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌
1232.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.
❌75.2% longer card at 254mm vs 145mm.

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,849 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1257.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than FirePro S9050: it remains the more sensible modern option while FirePro S9050 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 254mm, a 109mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

FirePro S9050

2014

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,849 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1257.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than FirePro S9050: it remains the more sensible modern option while FirePro S9050 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 254mm, a 109mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌
1232.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.
❌75.2% longer card at 254mm vs 145mm.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1630 better than FirePro S9050?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1630 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,992 vs 4,901 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1630 is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while FirePro S9050 is a 2014 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1630 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2014 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1630 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $150 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1630 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1630 is about $1,849 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $150 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (75W vs 225W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is FirePro S9050 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. FirePro S9050 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,999 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1630 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro S9050 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1630 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	104 FPS	51 FPS
medium	89 FPS	34 FPS
high	73 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	37 FPS
medium	80 FPS	22 FPS
high	58 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	10 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	18 FPS
medium	27 FPS	12 FPS
high	18 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	6 FPS

Open FirePro S9050 Open GeForce GTX 1630

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	140 FPS	171 FPS
medium	108 FPS	142 FPS
high	86 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	110 FPS
medium	56 FPS	86 FPS
high	42 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	63 FPS
medium	20 FPS	50 FPS
high	16 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	28 FPS

Open FirePro S9050 Open GeForce GTX 1630

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	221 FPS	225 FPS
medium	176 FPS	180 FPS
high	147 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	168 FPS
medium	132 FPS	135 FPS
high	110 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	112 FPS
medium	88 FPS	90 FPS
high	74 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	48 FPS

Open FirePro S9050 Open GeForce GTX 1630

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
1080p
low	183 FPS	225 FPS
medium	148 FPS	180 FPS
high	130 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	168 FPS
medium	107 FPS	135 FPS
high	94 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	96 FPS
medium	58 FPS	72 FPS
high	47 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	49 FPS

Open FirePro S9050 Open GeForce GTX 1630

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9050 and GeForce GTX 1630

FirePro S9050

The FirePro S9050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,901 points.

GeForce GTX 1630

The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9050 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 1630). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630).

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
G3D Mark Score	4,901	4,992+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1792+250%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+76%	1.828 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+250%	32
L1 Cache	448 KB	512 KB+14%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1630 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro S9050 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S9050) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 1630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9050) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	3+200%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630).

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	UVD 3.2	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 254mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 60°C.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce GTX 1630
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	254mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	60°C-33%
Perf/Watt	21.8	66.6+206%

💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150. The GeForce GTX 1630 costs 92.5% less ($1849 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro S9050) vs 33.3 (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 1630 offers 1232% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).