FirePro R5000 vs Radeon HD 6950
FirePro R5000
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Radeon HD 6950
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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 R5000 is positioned at rank #272 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.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.
| Insight | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | Standard Size (275mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 R5000 and Radeon HD 6950
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.
Radeon HD 6950
The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950).
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,647+2% | 2,593 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1408+83% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.267 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+78% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 88+83% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 352 KB+83% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The FirePro R5000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro R5000) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 3.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro R5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 279mm vs 275mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-25% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 279mm | 275mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.6+35% | 13.0 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6950 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (FirePro R5000) vs 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) — the Radeon HD 6950 offers 47.2% better value. The FirePro R5000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro R5000 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1099 | $299-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $100-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.6 | 25.9+47% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Cayman |
| Release | February 25 2013 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #619 | #623 |
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