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 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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000

#115

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

111%

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FirePro V5900

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111%

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111%

#118

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110%

#119

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110%

#120

Tesla K20m

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109%

#121

Quadro M2000

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109%

#122

Quadro M1200

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108%

#123

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

108%

#124

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

107%

#125

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

106%

#126

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

106%

#127

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

106%

#128

Radeon Pro 455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

105%

#129

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

104%

#130

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#131

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

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GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

100%

#133

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99%

#134

CMP 40HX

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98%

#135

GRID K520

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95%

#136

Quadro M620

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

93%

#137

Radeon Pro 450

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92%

#138

Quadro RTX 4000

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91%

#139

FireStream 9270

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90%

#140

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90%

#141

GRID K240Q

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86%

#142

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

85%

#143

FirePro M5100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

84%

#144

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

83%

#145

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro W5000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro W5000 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5000 scores 2,967 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 GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Pitcairn), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 768 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 48 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.267 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro W5000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	2,967
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Pitcairn
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	768
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	48
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	825 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.267 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	39.60 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#585

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5000 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro W5000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 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	192 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.2.170, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro W5000
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2.170
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	CrossFire Pro

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI-I, 2x DisplayPort 1.2 — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	FirePro W5000
DVI-I PortsNumber of DVI-I display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors	2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	6
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 4.0
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5000 draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 183mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 680g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	FirePro W5000
TDPPower consumption under load	75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	183mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Weight	680g
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 $40 (MSRP: $599), the FirePro W5000 delivers 74 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #585 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro W5000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$40
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#585
Release Date	August 7 2012
Release Year	2012

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	48
Vram	2 GB
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	825 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	768
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	2,800 million
Texture Fill Rate	39.60
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	75 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.267 TFLOPS