FirePro M5950 vs GeForce GTS 450
FirePro M5950
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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.
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 GTS 450 is on rank 122, so the GeForce GTS 450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5950.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTS 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $200), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 917.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+917.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and GeForce GTS 450
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 GTS 450
The GeForce GTS 450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the GeForce GTS 450 reaches 1,337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTS 450 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314 | 1,337+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+150% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+16% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 256 KB+433% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264 (GeForce GTS 450).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTS 450's 106W — a 100.7% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-67% | 106W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5+198% | 12.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTS 450 launched at $129 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTS 450 costs 90% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 66.8 (GeForce GTS 450) — the GeForce GTS 450 offers 912.1% better value. The FirePro M5950 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $129-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $20-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6 | 66.8+912% |
| Codename | Whistler | GF106 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #795 | #791 |
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