FirePro V5700 vs GeForce 705M
FirePro V5700
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Performance Spectrum - 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 V5700 is positioned at rank 368 and the GeForce 705M is on rank 85, so the GeForce 705M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.
| Insight | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V5700 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 V5700 and GeForce 705M
FirePro V5700
The FirePro V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.
GeForce 705M
The GeForce 705M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 456 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5700 scores 465 and the GeForce 705M reaches 456 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 705M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V5700) vs 640 (GeForce 705M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 705M).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 465+2% | 456 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+42% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V5700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 705M has 512 MB. The FirePro V5700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V5700) vs 2 MB (GeForce 705M) — the GeForce 705M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V5700) vs 11.0 (GeForce 705M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.1+24% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5700) vs No (GeForce 705M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5700 draws 150W versus the GeForce 705M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5700) vs 350W (GeForce 705M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 6.1+97% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 705M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5700 | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GM107 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #656 | #671 |
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