FirePro M5950 vs GeForce GT 750M

CPU

GPU

FirePro M5950

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce GT 750M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M5950

1,314

0.0%

Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

1,332

+1.4%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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.

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 GeForce GT 750M is on rank 158, so the GeForce GT 750M 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 GeForce GT 750M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#148

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#150

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#151

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#155

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#156

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 750M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 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	GeForce GT 750M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 750M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 750M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $200), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 305.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5950	GeForce GT 750M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+305.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($50)

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

GeForce GT 750M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and GeForce GT 750M

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.

GeForce GT 750M

The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the GeForce GT 750M reaches 1,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 750M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M).

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GT 750M
G3D Mark Score	1,314	1,332+1%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+25%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	48 KB+50%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GT 750M
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 GeForce GT 750M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 750M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GT 750M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
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 (FL11) (GeForce GT 750M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GT 750M
DirectX	11.2	12 (FL11)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	5+25%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GT 750M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M).

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GT 750M
Encoder	None	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the GeForce GT 750M's 50W — a 35.3% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GT 750M
TDP	35W-30%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	37.5+41%	26.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 750M costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) — the GeForce GT 750M offers 303% better value. The GeForce GT 750M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).