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FirePro V5900
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GeForce 930A
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V5900 is positioned at rank 290 and the GeForce 930A is on rank 397, so the FirePro V5900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 V5900 and GeForce 930A
FirePro V5900
The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.
GeForce 930A
The GeForce 930A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,241 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the GeForce 930A reaches 1,241 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 930A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 384 (GeForce 930A). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232 | 1,241 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+18% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V5900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930A has 512 MB. The FirePro V5900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V5900) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930A). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the GeForce 930A's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (GeForce 930A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 16.4 | 37.6+129% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 930A launched at $150 and now averages $20. The FirePro V5900 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 62.0 (GeForce 930A) — the FirePro V5900 offers 32.4% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $150-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+32% | 62.0 |
| Codename | Cayman | GM108 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #812 | #810 |
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