FirePro W6150M vs Radeon HD 5970
FirePro W6150M
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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. The FirePro W6150M is positioned at rank #44 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro W6150M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The FirePro W6150M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W6150M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 Radeon HD 5970.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / 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 | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W6150M 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 W6150M and Radeon HD 5970
FirePro W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
Radeon HD 5970
The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358+3% | 2,297 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1600 ×2+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.651 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+41% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 80 ×2+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6150M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5970 has 2 GB. The FirePro W6150M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5970) — the Radeon HD 5970 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL12_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs None (Radeon HD 5970). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5970).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 64.9% difference. The FirePro W6150M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 305mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-49% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 82mm | 305mm |
| Height | 105mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7+101% | 7.8 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W6150M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | Saturn | Hemlock |
| Release | November 12 2015 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #646 | #651 |
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