FirePro M5950 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro M5950

2011Core: 725 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M5950

1,314

0.0%

Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

10,064

+665.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The FirePro M5950 is positioned at rank #181 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 665.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 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 GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-665.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+665.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $200), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 2453% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5950	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2453%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 665.9%. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,314	10,064+666%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	480	2560+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1175%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	48 KB	960 KB+1900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M5950) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.1	4.5+10%
Max Displays	5+25%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 134.9% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro M5950	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	35W-81%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.5	55.9+49%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2440.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).