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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro M5950 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro M5950 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Whistler), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 480 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.696 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro M5950
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,314
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Whistler
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	480
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	725 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.696 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	17.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	716 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#795

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M5950 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro M5950
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	48 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.2, Vulkan None, OpenGL 4.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro M5950
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Eyefinity

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x MXM — supports up to 5 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: UVD 3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2.

Specification	FirePro M5950
MXM PortsNumber of MXM display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	5
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 3
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5950 draws 35 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	FirePro M5950
TDPPower consumption under load	35 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $200, the FirePro M5950 delivers 7 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #795 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro M5950
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$200
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$200
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#795
Release Date	January 4 2011
Release Year	2011

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	8
TMUs	24
Vram	1 GB
L1 Cache	48 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	725 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	480
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	716 million
Texture Fill Rate	17.40
Manufacturing Process	40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	35 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.696 TFLOPS