GeForce GT 540M vs FirePro V5700

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 GT 540M is positioned at rank 172 and the FirePro V5700 is on rank 368, so the GeForce GT 540M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 540M

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

#161

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#163

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

311%

#164

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#168

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

282%

#169

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#176

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#178

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#179

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#181

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#182

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#186

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5700

#352

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18940%

#367

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

100%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

100%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

91%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

87%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

85%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

83%

#373

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

78%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

78%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

78%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

77%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

74%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

72%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

72%

#380

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

68%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

68%

#382

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 540M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro V5700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑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 V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 47.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro V5700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+47.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 GT 540M and FirePro V5700

GeForce GT 540M

The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 540M scores 474 and the FirePro V5700 reaches 465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 540M is built on Kepler while the FirePro V5700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 1,280 (FirePro V5700). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700).

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro V5700
G3D Mark Score	474+2%	465
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+150%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	32 KB	320 KB+900%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 540M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V5700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 540M) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro V5700
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 10.1 (FirePro V5700). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro V5700
DirectX	11.0+9%	10.1
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.0+21%	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 540M) vs None (FirePro V5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 540M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700).

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro V5700
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 540M draws 50W versus the FirePro V5700's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 540M) vs 350W (FirePro V5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	FirePro V5700
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	9.5+206%	3.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5700 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 23.3 (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro V5700 offers 47.5% better value. The GeForce GT 540M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).