FirePro M5950 vs Radeon HD 5770
FirePro M5950
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Radeon HD 5770
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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 Radeon HD 5770 is on rank 148, so the Radeon HD 5770 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 Radeon HD 5770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $159 (vs $200), it costs 21% less, resulting in a 29% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($159) |
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 Radeon HD 5770
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.
Radeon HD 5770
The Radeon HD 5770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the Radeon HD 5770 reaches 1,348 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 5770 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 800 (Radeon HD 5770). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314 | 1,348+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 800+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+95% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 80 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M5950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5770 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 5+67% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the Radeon HD 5770's 108W — a 102.1% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 208mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-68% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 208mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5+200% | 12.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon HD 5770 launched at $159 and now averages $159. The Radeon HD 5770 costs 20.5% less ($41 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 8.5 (Radeon HD 5770) — the Radeon HD 5770 offers 28.8% better value. The FirePro M5950 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $159-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $159-21% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6 | 8.5+29% |
| Codename | Whistler | Juniper |
| Release | January 4 2011 | October 13 2009 |
| Ranking | #795 | #730 |
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