FirePro M5950
AMD
G3D Mark
1,314
MSRP
$200
AVG Price
$200
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.
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro M5950 is positioned at rank #181 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for FirePro M5950 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of FirePro M5950 specifications and capabilities.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $200, the FirePro M5950 delivers 7 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #181 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. 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 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #181 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #795 |
| Release Date | January 4 2011 |
| Release Year | 2011 |
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