FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 560M

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 V5900 vs GeForce GTX 560M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 560M: 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 V5900

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 560M

2011

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 560M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 4% in PassMark G3D (1,281 vs 1,232), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V5900 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro V5900 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 560M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 560M Technical Specifications

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

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 560M

The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the GeForce GTX 560M reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 560M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 560M). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M).

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 560M
G3D Mark Score	1,232	1,281+4%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6144 TFLOPS+3%	0.5952 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro V5900 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 560M
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 V5900 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560M carries 3 GB. GeForce GTX 560M gives you 50% 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 V5900 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 560M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V5900) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560M) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 560M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 560M
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4+10%	4.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M).

Feature	FirePro V5900	GeForce GTX 560M
Encoder	None	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 560M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 560M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.