FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5900

1,232

0.0%

10,064

+716.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 V5900 is positioned at rank #290 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

97%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#275

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7171%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

96%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#301

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

88%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

85%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 716.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V5900.

Insight	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-716.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+716.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $60), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 104.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.2%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

FirePro V5900 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5900 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 716.9%. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,232	10,064+717%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6144 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1344%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V5900) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	229mm	173mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	16.4	55.9+241%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The FirePro V5900 costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 104.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).