GeForce MX350 vs FirePro W5000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce MX350

20

2,828

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro W5000

75

2,967

+4.9%

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 MX350 is positioned at rank 348 and the FirePro W5000 is on rank 216, so the FirePro W5000 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 MX350

#338

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

960%

#340

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

870%

#341

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

868%

#345

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

789%

#346

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

784%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

94%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

93%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

89%

#201

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2984%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

97%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

96%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

91%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX350 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX350.

Insight	GeForce MX350	FirePro W5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $200 for the GeForce MX350, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 424.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX350	FirePro W5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+424.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 MX350 and FirePro W5000

GeForce MX350

The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX350 scores 2,828 and the FirePro W5000 reaches 2,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX350 is built on Pascal while the FirePro W5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce MX350) vs 768 (FirePro W5000). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000).

Feature	GeForce MX350	FirePro W5000
G3D Mark Score	2,828	2,967+5%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	240 KB+25%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX350	FirePro W5000
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX350	FirePro W5000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX350 draws 20W versus the FirePro W5000's 75W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX350) vs 350W (FirePro W5000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX350	FirePro W5000
TDP	20W-73%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	183mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	141.4+257%	39.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX350 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the FirePro W5000 launched at $599 and now averages $40. The FirePro W5000 costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (GeForce MX350) vs 74.2 (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 offers 426.2% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).