FirePro M5950 vs GeForce GTX 275
FirePro M5950
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GeForce GTX 275
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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 GTX 275 is on rank 217, so the FirePro M5950 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 GTX 275
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M5950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+14.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro M5950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $249), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 21.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) |
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 GTX 275
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 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the GeForce GTX 275 reaches 1,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314 | 1,349+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+100% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+3% | 0.6739 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 28+250% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M5950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 275 has 896 MB. The FirePro M5950 offers 14.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M5950) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) — the FirePro M5950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+14% | 0.875 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.1+24% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 5+150% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs No (GeForce GTX 275). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 144.9% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-84% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5+505% | 6.2 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The FirePro M5950 costs 19.7% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) — the FirePro M5950 offers 22.2% better value. The FirePro M5950 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-20% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-20% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6+22% | 5.4 |
| Codename | Whistler | GT200B |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 15 2009 |
| Ranking | #795 | #789 |
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