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FirePro M5950
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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
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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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is on rank 387, 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 Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M5950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M5950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $200 for the FirePro M5950, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 396.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+396.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,304 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U reaches 1,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314 | 1,304 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Vega |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 512+7% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U has 0 MB. The FirePro M5950 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U's 15W — a 80% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 15W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5 | 86.9+132% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers 393.9% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $150-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $40-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6 | 32.6+394% |
| Codename | Whistler | Vega |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #795 | #545 |
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