FirePro M5950 vs Quadro K2100M
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 Quadro K2100M is on rank 108, so the Quadro K2100M 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 Quadro K2100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% 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 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2100M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro K2100M
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.
Quadro K2100M
The Quadro K2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314 | 1,370+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 576+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 0.7684 TFLOPS+10% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro M5950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M has 2 GB. The Quadro K2100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 5+25% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 44.4% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-36% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5+51% | 24.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Whistler | GK106 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #795 | #788 |
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