GPU·Budget

FirePro V5900

AMD

G3D Mark

1,232

MSRP

$599

AVG Price

$15

May 24 2011
75 Watt
TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)

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 V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 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.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro V5900 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 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 3 (2010−2013) architecture (codename: Cayman), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6144 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationFirePro V5900
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score1,232
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 3 (2010−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameCayman
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute512
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency600 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.6144 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second19.20 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count2,640 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#812
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5900 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationFirePro V5900
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache128 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.2, Vulkan None, OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationFirePro V5900
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics APINone
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.4
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire Pro
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort 1.2 — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: UVD 3.1— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

SpecificationFirePro V5900
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors1x
DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors3
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNone
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 3.1
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 229mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 1360g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 80 under load.

SpecificationFirePro V5900
TDPPower consumption under load75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance229mm
Card Height112mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Weight1360g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $599), the FirePro V5900 delivers 82 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #812 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationFirePro V5900
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$15
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#812
Release DateMay 24 2011
Release Year2011

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