FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 760A
FirePro V5900
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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 GTX 760A is on rank 483, 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 GTX 760A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760A.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 168% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 GTX 760A
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 760A
The GeForce GTX 760A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,226 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the GeForce GTX 760A reaches 1,226 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 760A uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 760A). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760A).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232 | 1,226 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.009 TFLOPS+64% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+100% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V5900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760A 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: 512 KB (FirePro V5900) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 760A) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760A). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 760A). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 760A).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 760A's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 760A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 760A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 55W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.4 | 22.3+36% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 760A launched at $249 and now averages $40. The FirePro V5900 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 30.6 (GeForce GTX 760A) — the FirePro V5900 offers 168.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 760A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | GeForce GTX 760A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $249-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+168% | 30.6 |
| Codename | Cayman | GK106 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #812 | #813 |
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