FirePro V5900 vs GeForce 930MX
FirePro V5900
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GeForce 930MX
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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 V5900 is positioned at rank 290 and the GeForce 930MX is on rank 289, so the GeForce 930MX 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 930MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V5900.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 60.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 930MX
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 930MX
The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the GeForce 930MX reaches 1,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 930MX uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 384 (GeForce 930MX). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232 | 1,278+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.7834 TFLOPS+28% |
| 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 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V5900) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) — the GeForce 930MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 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 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs None (GeForce 930MX). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the GeForce 930MX's 17W — a 126.1% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (GeForce 930MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 17W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 16.4 | 75.2+359% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 930MX launched at $80 and now averages $25. The FirePro V5900 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) — the FirePro V5900 offers 60.7% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $80-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+61% | 51.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | GM108 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | March 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #812 | #805 |
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