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

✅Measures 254mm instead of 304mm, a 50mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,901 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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233.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+449.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1733% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌19.7% longer card at 304mm vs 254mm.

FirePro S9050

2014

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 254mm instead of 304mm, a 50mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+449.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1733% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,901 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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233.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌19.7% longer card at 304mm vs 254mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than FirePro S9050?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 4,901 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2014, 449.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $1,400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 449.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1733%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is FirePro S9050 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. FirePro S9050 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	104 FPS	183 FPS
medium	89 FPS	167 FPS
high	73 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	150 FPS
medium	80 FPS	124 FPS
high	58 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	92 FPS
medium	27 FPS	78 FPS
high	18 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	58 FPS

Open FirePro S9050 Open GeForce RTX 4070

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	140 FPS	544 FPS
medium	108 FPS	454 FPS
high	86 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	351 FPS
medium	56 FPS	288 FPS
high	42 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	172 FPS
medium	20 FPS	144 FPS
high	16 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	101 FPS

Open FirePro S9050 Open GeForce RTX 4070

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	221 FPS	884 FPS
medium	176 FPS	713 FPS
high	147 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	684 FPS
medium	132 FPS	549 FPS
high	110 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	467 FPS
medium	88 FPS	373 FPS
high	74 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	277 FPS

Open FirePro S9050 Open GeForce RTX 4070

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	183 FPS	751 FPS
medium	148 FPS	612 FPS
high	130 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	615 FPS
medium	107 FPS	500 FPS
high	94 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	384 FPS
medium	58 FPS	324 FPS
high	47 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9050 and GeForce RTX 4070

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 RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 449.3%. The FirePro S9050 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	4,901	26,919+449%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1792	5888+229%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+804%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	112	184+64%
L1 Cache	0.44 MB	5.8 MB+1218%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	36 MB+4700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro S9050 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S9050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S9050) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	36 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9050) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	VCE 1.0	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	UVD 3.2	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 254mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro S9050	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	254mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	90°C	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	21.8	134.6+517%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 70% less ($1400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro S9050) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1696% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).