GeForce GTX 760A vs FirePro V5900
GeForce GTX 760A
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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 760A is positioned at rank 483 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 GTX 760A
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760A.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 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 $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 168% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760A and FirePro V5900
GeForce GTX 760A
The GeForce GTX 760A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,226 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 GTX 760A scores 1,226 and the FirePro V5900 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760A is built on Kepler while the FirePro V5900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 512 (FirePro V5900). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,226 | 1,232 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS+64% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 128 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 760A 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: 256 KB (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5900). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 760A) vs None (FirePro V5900). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 760A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 760A draws 55W versus the FirePro V5900's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 760A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 350W (FirePro V5900). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-27% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3+36% | 16.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 760A launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro V5900 launched at $599 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5900 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.6 (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 82.1 (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 offers 168.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 760A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-58% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.6 | 82.1+168% |
| Codename | GK106 | Cayman |
| Release | March 17 2014 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #813 | #812 |
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