CPU
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GeForce GTX 275
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FirePro M5950
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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 GTX 275 is positioned at rank 217 and the FirePro M5950 is on rank 181, so the FirePro M5950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 275
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M5950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+14.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro M5950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $249), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 21.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) | ✅More affordable ($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 GTX 275 and FirePro M5950
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
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 GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the FirePro M5950 reaches 1,314 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro M5950 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 480 (FirePro M5950). Raw compute: 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,349+3% | 1,314 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 480+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6739 TFLOPS | 0.696 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 28+250% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 275 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M5950 has 1 GB. The FirePro M5950 offers 14.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) vs 256 KB (FirePro M5950) — the FirePro M5950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | 1 GB+14% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275) vs 11.2 (FirePro M5950). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 5.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_0) | 11.2+2% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.1+24% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 5+150% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GTX 275) vs None (FirePro M5950). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the FirePro M5950's 35W — a 144.9% difference. The FirePro M5950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 350W (FirePro M5950). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 35W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2 | 37.5+505% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the FirePro M5950 launched at $200 and now averages $200. The FirePro M5950 costs 19.7% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 6.6 (FirePro M5950) — the FirePro M5950 offers 22.2% better value. The FirePro M5950 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro M5950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $200-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $200-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 6.6+22% |
| Codename | GT200B | Whistler |
| Release | January 15 2009 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #789 | #795 |
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