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GeForce 930A
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FirePro V5900
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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 930A is positioned at rank 397 and the FirePro V5900 is on rank 290, 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 GeForce 930A
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| 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 (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930A and FirePro V5900
GeForce 930A
The GeForce 930A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,241 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the FirePro V5900 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro V5900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 512 (FirePro V5900). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241 | 1,232 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS+18% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 930A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930A) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V5900) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5900). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs None (FirePro V5900). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the FirePro V5900's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 350W (FirePro V5900). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6+129% | 16.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro V5900 launched at $599 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5900 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 82.1 (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 offers 32.4% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-75% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.0 | 82.1+32% |
| Codename | GM108 | Cayman |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #810 | #812 |
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