GeForce 705M vs FirePro V5700
GeForce 705M
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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 GeForce 705M is positioned at rank 85 and the FirePro V5700 is on rank 368, so the GeForce 705M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.
| Insight | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V5700 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 GeForce 705M and FirePro V5700
GeForce 705M
The GeForce 705M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 456 points.
FirePro V5700
The FirePro V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 705M scores 456 and the FirePro V5700 reaches 465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 705M is built on Maxwell while the FirePro V5700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 705M) vs 1,280 (FirePro V5700). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 705M) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700).
| Feature | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 456 | 465+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+42% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 705M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V5700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 705M) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V5700) — the GeForce 705M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 705M) vs 10.1 (FirePro V5700). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.1+24% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 705M) vs None (FirePro V5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700).
| Feature | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 705M draws 75W versus the FirePro V5700's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 705M) vs 350W (FirePro V5700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.1+97% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 705M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 705M | FirePro V5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM107 | Cayman |
| Release | October 27 2015 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #671 | #656 |
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