FirePro V5900 vs Radeon HD 6770
FirePro V5900
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Radeon HD 6770
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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 Radeon HD 6770 is on rank 127, so the Radeon HD 6770 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 Radeon HD 6770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $129), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 733.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+733.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($129) |
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 Radeon HD 6770
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.
Radeon HD 6770
The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the Radeon HD 6770 reaches 1,271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 6770 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6770). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232 | 1,271+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+121% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V5900 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6770 has 1 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 100% 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 (Radeon HD 6770) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 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 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs None (Radeon HD 6770). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6770's 108W — a 36.1% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-31% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 198mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 16.4+39% | 11.8 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 and now averages $129. The FirePro V5900 costs 88.4% less ($114 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (FirePro V5900) vs 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) — the FirePro V5900 offers 729.3% better value.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $129-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-88% | $129 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+729% | 9.9 |
| Codename | Cayman | Juniper |
| Release | May 24 2011 | January 21 2011 |
| Ranking | #812 | #807 |
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