Radeon HD 6950 vs FirePro R5000
Radeon HD 6950
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon HD 6950 and FirePro R5000
Radeon HD 6950
The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.
FirePro R5000
The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. 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 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6950 scores 2,593 and the FirePro R5000 reaches 2,647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6950 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro R5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 768 (FirePro R5000). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,593 | 2,647+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+83% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+78% | 1.267 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+83% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+83% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro R5000 has 4 GB. The FirePro R5000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 12 (FirePro R5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_2 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6950 draws 200W versus the FirePro R5000's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro R5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6950) vs 350W (FirePro R5000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 150W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 275mm | 279mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.0 | 17.6+35% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 6950 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 17.6 (FirePro R5000) — the Radeon HD 6950 offers 47.2% better value. The FirePro R5000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-73% | $1099 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-33% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.9+47% | 17.6 |
| Codename | Cayman | Pitcairn |
| Release | December 14 2010 | February 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #623 | #619 |
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