FirePro S9050 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2105 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • 899.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,999 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,799 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
  • Delivers 889.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($200 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.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro S9050 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?
Yes. FirePro S9050 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,901 vs 4,852 in G3D Mark. On top of that, FirePro S9050 is a 2014 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2014, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
FirePro S9050 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro S9050 is about 899.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H make more sense than FirePro S9050?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro S9050. The trade-off is that FirePro S9050 currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low104 FPS130 FPS
medium89 FPS118 FPS
high73 FPS100 FPS
ultra43 FPS85 FPS
1440p
low91 FPS107 FPS
medium80 FPS91 FPS
high58 FPS76 FPS
ultra33 FPS67 FPS
4K
low29 FPS60 FPS
medium27 FPS54 FPS
high18 FPS44 FPS
ultra16 FPS40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low140 FPS218 FPS
medium108 FPS175 FPS
high86 FPS146 FPS
ultra59 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS164 FPS
medium56 FPS131 FPS
high42 FPS109 FPS
ultra31 FPS82 FPS
4K
low29 FPS109 FPS
medium20 FPS87 FPS
high16 FPS73 FPS
ultra12 FPS55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low221 FPS218 FPS
medium176 FPS175 FPS
high147 FPS146 FPS
ultra110 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low165 FPS164 FPS
medium132 FPS131 FPS
high110 FPS109 FPS
ultra83 FPS82 FPS
4K
low110 FPS109 FPS
medium88 FPS87 FPS
high74 FPS73 FPS
ultra55 FPS55 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low183 FPS218 FPS
medium148 FPS175 FPS
high130 FPS146 FPS
ultra101 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS164 FPS
medium107 FPS131 FPS
high94 FPS109 FPS
ultra69 FPS82 FPS
4K
low76 FPS109 FPS
medium58 FPS87 FPS
high47 FPS73 FPS
ultra31 FPS55 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9050 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H reaches 4,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9050 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H).

FeatureFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score
4,901+1%
4,852
Architecture
GCN 1.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1792
3840+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.226 TFLOPS
16.17 TFLOPS+401%
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
112
240+114%
L1 Cache
448 KB
768 KB+71%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
4 MB+433%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has 2 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S9050) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
4 MB+433%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The FirePro S9050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP
225W-10%
250W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
254mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
21.8+12%
19.4
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 90% less ($1799 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro S9050) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H offers 872% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro S9050Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP
$1999
$200-90%
Performance per Dollar
2.5
24.3+872%
Codename
Tahiti
Navi 21
Release
August 7 2014
October 28 2020
Ranking
#446
#65