FirePro V5900 vs Radeon R9 M270X
FirePro V5900
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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 R9 M270X is on rank 484, 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 Radeon R9 M270X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M270X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 172.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V5900 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.9%) | ❌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 Radeon R9 M270X
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 R9 M270X
The Radeon R9 M270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,204 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the Radeon R9 M270X reaches 1,204 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R9 M270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M270X). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M270X).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,232+2% | 1,204 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+61% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M270X 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 R9 M270X) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M270X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M270X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.4+2% | 16.1 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V5900 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 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 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) — the FirePro V5900 offers 172.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M270X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V5900 | Radeon R9 M270X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $250-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+173% | 30.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | Venus |
| Release | May 24 2011 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #812 | #819 |
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