Summary
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Contents:HighlightsSummaryGaming PerformanceBenchmark PerformanceTechnical SpecsRelated GPUsRelated Comparisons
Performance
1,3501% of 104,598
The FirePro M5950 has 1% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the FirePro M5950 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Specs at a glance
Memory1,024 MB GDDR5
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TDP35 W
Release DateQ1 2011
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About the AMD FirePro M5950 GPU
The AMD FirePro M5950 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2011. It is built on the TeraScale 2 GPU microarchitecture (codename Whistler) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The FirePro M5950 has 1,024 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 57.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The FirePro M5950 includes 480 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 725 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro M5950 has the 420th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
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| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the AMD FirePro M5950.
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
1,3501% of 104,598
The FirePro M5950 has 1% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The FirePro M5950 is ranked 420th with a score of 1,350.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the FirePro M5950 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
FirePro M5950's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 7730M | 1,478 | +9% |
| Radeon HD 6850M | 1,469.5 | +9% |
| GeForce 910M | 1,413 | +5% |
| Radeon HD 8670M | 1,396 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 8730M | 1,370.5 | +2% |
| FirePro M5950 | 1,350 | |
| Radeon HD 7690M XT | 1,346 | -0% |
| Radeon HD 6770M | 1,328 | -2% |
| Radeon HD 8550M | 1,307 | -3% |
| GeForce 820M | 1,266.5 | -6% |
Compare Value For Money
FirePro M5950's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the FirePro M5950's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
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| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,500 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,314 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 566 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
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| Codename | Whistler |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Size | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 716 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
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| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Value |
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| Memory Size | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 57.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Value |
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| Stream Processors (SP) | 480 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 725 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Value |
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| Pixel Fill Rate | 5.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 17.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 696 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
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| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.