FirePro V5900 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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FirePro V5900 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro V5900 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti: 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

  • Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.
  • Measures 229mm instead of 240mm, a 11mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,232 vs 22,651).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 50.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • +1738.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2660.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1738.6% in PassMark G3D (22,651 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?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while FirePro V5900 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2660.1% (56.8 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro V5900 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1738.6%. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro V5900GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
1,232
22,651+1739%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
40 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
512
4352+750%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6144 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+3490%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
32
136+325%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
4.3 MB+3208%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The FirePro V5900 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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.

FeatureFirePro V5900GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5900 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 300% 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 RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V5900) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V5900GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro V5900GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX
11.2
12.2+9%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro V5900GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder
None
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
UVD 3.1
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro V5900GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP
75W-53%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
240mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
16.4
141.6+763%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V5900 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 33.4% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 2604.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V5900GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP
$599
$399-33%
Performance per Dollar
2.1
56.8+2605%
Codename
Cayman
AD106
Release
May 24 2011
May 18 2023
Ranking
#812
#59

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