FirePro R5000 vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

FirePro R5000

2013Core: 825 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

2012Core: 620 MHz

FirePro R5000 vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro R5000 vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro R5000

2013

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,099 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

2012

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,099 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro R5000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (2,647 vs 2,637), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro R5000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro R5000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro R5000 vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,637 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M reaches 2,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M).

FeatureFirePro R5000MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
G3D Mark Score
2,647
2,637
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
768+100%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.267 TFLOPS+33%
0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
48
64+33%
L1 Cache
192 KB
512 KB+167%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro R5000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro R5000MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro R5000 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M carries 2 GB. FirePro R5000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro R5000 and 64-bit on the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M.

FeatureFirePro R5000MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro R5000) vs 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro R5000MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
DirectX
12+9%
11.0
OpenGL
4.2
4.2
Max Displays
6+200%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000) vs PureVideo HD (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Decoder: UVD vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro R5000) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M).

FeatureFirePro R5000MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
PureVideo HD
Decoder
UVD
VP4
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M's 100W — a 40% difference. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 350W (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureFirePro R5000MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
TDP
150W
100W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
279mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
17.6
26.4+50%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro R5000 (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro R5000MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
MSRP
$1099
Codename
Pitcairn
GF114
Release
February 25 2013
March 22 2012
Ranking
#619
#704

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