FirePro V5900 vs Iris Graphics 540

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz

Iris Graphics 540

2015Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5900

1,232

0.0%

1,270

+3.1%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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 Iris Graphics 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V5900	Iris Graphics 540
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Graphics 540 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Iris Graphics 540 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5900 and Iris Graphics 540

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.

Iris Graphics 540

The Iris Graphics 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,270 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the Iris Graphics 540 reaches 1,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Iris Graphics 540 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 540). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540).

Feature	FirePro V5900	Iris Graphics 540
G3D Mark Score	1,232	1,270+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Generation 9.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6144 TFLOPS	0.768 TFLOPS+25%
ROPs	32+433%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5900	Iris Graphics 540
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Iris Graphics 540 has 0 MB. The FirePro V5900 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro V5900	Iris Graphics 540
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V5900	Iris Graphics 540
DirectX	11.2	12 (FL 12_1)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs Quick Sync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540).

Feature	FirePro V5900	Iris Graphics 540
Encoder	None	Quick Sync
Decoder	UVD 3.1	Quick Sync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the Iris Graphics 540's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro V5900	Iris Graphics 540
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	16.4	84.7+416%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Iris Graphics 540 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 540 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 540) — the Iris Graphics 540 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 540 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).