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FirePro V5800 vs GeForce GTX 295

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FirePro V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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GeForce GTX 295

2009Core: 576 MHz
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FirePro V5800 vs GeForce GTX 295 Performance Spectrum

FirePro V5800
4 GB 74
1,184
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 2900 XT
brand logoRadeon R7 A8-7680
brand logoRadeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
brand logoRadeon HD 8750M
brand logoRadeon RX 5500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
GeForce GTX 295
1.75 GB 289
1,198
+1.2%
brand logoGeForce GT 530
brand logoGeForce GT 740M
brand logoGeForce GT 640M
brand logoGeForce 920MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 4060

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 V5800 vs GeForce GTX 295: 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 V5800

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • ✅128.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅Draws 74W instead of 289W, a 215W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2010 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 295

2009

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2009 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    4.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $499 MSRPvs$479 MSRP
  • ❌290.5% higher power demand at 289W vs 74W.
  • ❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 295 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.2% in PassMark G3D (1,198 vs 1,184), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V5800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 40nm process instead of 55nm, and a newer 2010 generation instead of 2009. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V5800 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $20 cheaper on MSRP at $479 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3% (2.5 vs 2.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce GTX 295 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V5800 vs GeForce GTX 295 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro V5800

The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 295

The GeForce GTX 295 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 480 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 289W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,198 points. Launch price was $500.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the GeForce GTX 295 reaches 1,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 295 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 295). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800) vs 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 295).

FeatureFirePro V5800GeForce GTX 295
G3D Mark Score
1,184
1,198+1%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
800+67%
480 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS+85%
0.5962 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs
16
28 ×2+75%
TMUs
40
80 ×2+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB+14%
224 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 295 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V5800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro V5800GeForce GTX 295
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 V5800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 295 carries 2 GB. FirePro V5800 gives you 128.6% 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 V5800 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 295. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V5800) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 295) — the FirePro V5800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V5800GeForce GTX 295
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+129%
1.75 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB+14%
224 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5800) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 295). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro V5800GeForce GTX 295
DirectX
11.2
11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL
4.4+33%
3.3
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (FirePro V5800) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 295). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 295).

FeatureFirePro V5800GeForce GTX 295
Encoder
No
PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder
UVD 2.3
PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the GeForce GTX 295's 289W — a 118.5% difference. The FirePro V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 680W (GeForce GTX 295). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 59°C vs 95°C.

FeatureFirePro V5800GeForce GTX 295
TDP
74W-74%
289W
Recommended PSU
350W-49%
680W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
59°C-38%
95°C
Perf/Watt
16.0+290%
4.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V5800 came in at $479, while the GeForce GTX 295 launched at $499. On MSRP, FirePro V5800 was 4% cheaper ($20 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro V5800) vs 2.4 (GeForce GTX 295) — the FirePro V5800 offers 4.2% better value. The newer card here is FirePro V5800 (2010 vs 2009).

FeatureFirePro V5800GeForce GTX 295
MSRP
$479-4%
$499
Performance per Dollar
2.5+4%
2.4
Codename
Juniper
GT200B
Release
April 26 2010
January 8 2009
Ranking
#780
#816
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