FirePro V5900 vs Quadro 2000 D

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz

Quadro 2000 D

2011Core: 625 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5900

1,232

0.0%

1,239

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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 Quadro 2000 D is on rank 288, so the Quadro 2000 D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro 2000 D

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#272

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7137%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

98%

#293

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#294

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

95%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#298

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

94%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

94%

#301

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

92%

#302

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 2000 D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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	Quadro 2000 D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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 $35), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 132% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V5900	Quadro 2000 D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+132%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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

Quadro 2000 D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5900 and Quadro 2000 D

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.

Quadro 2000 D

The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the Quadro 2000 D reaches 1,239 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	FirePro V5900	Quadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score	1,232	1,239
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6144 TFLOPS+28%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5900	Quadro 2000 D
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 Quadro 2000 D has 4 GB. The Quadro 2000 D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V5900) vs 256 KB (Quadro 2000 D) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V5900	Quadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro V5900	Quadro 2000 D
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_0)+7%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	FirePro V5900	Quadro 2000 D
Encoder	None	—
Decoder	UVD 3.1	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 19% difference. The Quadro 2000 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 178mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro V5900	Quadro 2000 D
TDP	75W	62W-17%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	178mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	16.4	20.0+22%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599 and now averages $35. The FirePro V5900 costs 57.1% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 35.4 (Quadro 2000 D) — the FirePro V5900 offers 131.9% better value.