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FirePro W5000
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GeForce GTX 675MX
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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 W5000 is positioned at rank 216 and the GeForce GTX 675MX is on rank 75, so the GeForce GTX 675MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 675MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 675MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W5000 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W5000 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 675MX
FirePro W5000
The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.
GeForce GTX 675MX
The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5000 scores 2,967 and the GeForce GTX 675MX reaches 2,951 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 675MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5000) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000) vs 1.256 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675MX).
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,967 | 2,951 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 960+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.267 TFLOPS | 1.256 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W5000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 675MX has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 675MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5000) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2.170 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675MX).
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5000 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 675MX's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro W5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 183mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 39.6+34% | 29.5 |
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