FirePro M5950 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
FirePro M5950
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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. The FirePro M5950 is positioned at rank #181 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 1.1% 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M5950 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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.
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314+1% | 1,300 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+1400% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (12_1)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 5+67% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Decoder: UVD 3 vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 80% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 15W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5 | 86.7+131% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | Whistler | Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #795 | #820 |
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