GeForce GT 750M
VS
FirePro M5950

GeForce GT 750M vs FirePro M5950

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 750M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz
VS

FirePro M5950

2011Core: 725 MHz

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 GT 750M is positioned at rank 158 and the FirePro M5950 is on rank 181, so the GeForce GT 750M 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 750M

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
96%
#148
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
326%
#150
296%
#151
295%
#155
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
268%
#156
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
266%
#158
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
100%
#159
GeForce GT 425M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
100%
#172
GeForce GT 540M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950

#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
98%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
96%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
94%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
93%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
91%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
89%
#166
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2249%
#181
FirePro M5950
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
100%
#183
Radeon Pro WX 7130
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200
98%
#184
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
96%
#185
P106-090
MSRP: $389|Avg: $30
96%
#186
Radeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
96%
#188
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
95%
#190
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
93%
#191
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
93%
#193
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
92%
#196
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 750M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5950.

InsightGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 750M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 750M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $200), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 305.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+305.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 GT 750M and FirePro M5950

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 750M

The GeForce GT 750M 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: 1,332 points.

AMD

FirePro M5950

The FirePro M5950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,314 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 750M scores 1,332 and the FirePro M5950 reaches 1,314 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 750M is built on Kepler while the FirePro M5950 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 750M) vs 480 (FirePro M5950). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950).

FeatureGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
G3D Mark Score
1,332+1%
1,314
Architecture
Kepler
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7427 TFLOPS+7%
0.696 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
32 KB
48 KB+50%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
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 750M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M5950 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 750M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+100%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11) (GeForce GT 750M) vs 11.2 (FirePro M5950). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

FeatureGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
DirectX
12 (FL11)+7%
11.2
Vulkan
1.2
None
OpenGL
4.6+12%
4.1
Max Displays
4
5+25%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GT 750M) vs None (FirePro M5950). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950).

FeatureGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
Encoder
NVENC 1st gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 1st gen
UVD 3
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 750M draws 50W versus the FirePro M5950's 35W — a 35.3% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 750M) vs 350W (FirePro M5950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
TDP
50W
35W-30%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
26.6
37.5+41%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 750M costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) vs 6.6 (FirePro M5950) — the GeForce GT 750M offers 303% better value. The GeForce GT 750M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GT 750MFirePro M5950
MSRP
$200
Avg Price (30d)
$50-75%
$200
Performance per Dollar
26.6+303%
6.6
Codename
GK107
Whistler
Release
January 9 2013
January 4 2011
Ranking
#792
#795