FirePro M5950 vs Tesla M2070-Q

FirePro M5950

2011Core: 725 MHz

Tesla M2070-Q

2011Core: 574 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M5950

1,314

+0.6%

Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

1,306

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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 Tesla M2070-Q is on rank 398, so the FirePro M5950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Tesla M2070-Q

#381

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

61554%

#396

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

100%

#397

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

100%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

100%

#399

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

96%

#400

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

96%

#401

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

92%

#402

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

83%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

83%

#405

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

75%

#407

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

71%

#408

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

67%

#409

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

67%

#411

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M5950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2070-Q.

Insight	FirePro M5950	Tesla M2070-Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla M2070-Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M2070-Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $200), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 297.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5950	Tesla M2070-Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+297.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($50)

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

Tesla M2070-Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and Tesla M2070-Q

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.

Tesla M2070-Q

The Tesla M2070-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points. Launch price was $5,489.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the Tesla M2070-Q reaches 1,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Tesla M2070-Q uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 448 (Tesla M2070-Q). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070-Q).

Feature	FirePro M5950	Tesla M2070-Q
G3D Mark Score	1,314	1,306
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	480+7%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	1.028 TFLOPS+48%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	48 KB	896 KB+1767%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5950	Tesla M2070-Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Tesla M2070-Q has 512 MB. The FirePro M5950 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M5950) vs 768 KB (Tesla M2070-Q) — the Tesla M2070-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M5950	Tesla M2070-Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the Tesla M2070-Q's 225W — a 146.2% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 350W (Tesla M2070-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro M5950	Tesla M2070-Q
TDP	35W-84%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.5+547%	5.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Tesla M2070-Q launched at $5489 and now averages $50. The Tesla M2070-Q costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs 26.1 (Tesla M2070-Q) — the Tesla M2070-Q offers 295.5% better value.