FirePro M5950 vs FirePro M40003

FirePro M5950

2011Core: 725 MHz

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M5950

1,314

0.0%

Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

1,364

+3.8%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M5950 is positioned at rank 181 and the FirePro M40003 is on rank 151, so the FirePro M40003 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

98%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

96%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

94%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

93%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

91%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

89%

#166

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2249%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

98%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

96%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

96%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

95%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

93%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

93%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#136

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1625%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M40003 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5950.

Insight	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M40003 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M40003 holds the technical lead. Priced at $72 (vs $200), it costs 64% less, resulting in a 188.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+188.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($72)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 M5950 Benchmark Check

FirePro M40003 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and FirePro M40003

FirePro M5950

The FirePro M5950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,314 points.

FirePro M40003

The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the FirePro M40003 reaches 1,364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro M40003 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 512 (FirePro M40003). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003).

Feature	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
G3D Mark Score	1,314	1,364+4%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	512+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	48 KB	128 KB+167%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M5950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M40003 has 4 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 12 (FirePro M40003). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	5	6+20%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003).

Feature	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the FirePro M40003's 33W — a 5.9% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 350W (FirePro M40003). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 82mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro M5950	FirePro M40003
TDP	35W	33W-6%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	82mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	37.5	41.3+10%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the FirePro M40003 launched at $150 and now averages $72. The FirePro M40003 costs 64% less ($128 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 18.9 (FirePro M40003) — the FirePro M40003 offers 186.4% better value. The FirePro M40003 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).