AMD FirePro M5950 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the AMD FirePro M5950

Ranked 494 in CpusData's performance ranking, the AMD FirePro M5950 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: AMD
  • Year of Manufacture: 2011
  • Process Technology: 40 nm
  • Power Consumption: 35 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The AMD FirePro M5950 operates at a base clock frequency of 725 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 1 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 900 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 57 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the AMD FirePro M5950, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the AMD FirePro M5950.

Performance AMD FirePro M5950 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the AMD FirePro M5950 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your AMD FirePro M5950 graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card AMD FirePro M5950, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 572
Architecture: Terascale 2
Code name: Whistler
Type: Mobile workstation
Release date: 13 April 2011 (10 years ago)
Price now: $386
Value for money: 0.48
GPU code name: Whistler-XT
Market segment: Mobile workstation

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card AMD FirePro M5950. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 480
Core clock speed: 725 MHz
Transistor count: 716 million
Manufacturing process technology: 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 35 Watt
Texture fill rate: 17.40
Floating-point performance: 696.0 gflops
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 480
Number of transistors: 716 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: MXM-A (3.0)
Laptop size: medium sized
Bus support: n/a
Form factor: MXM-A

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip AMD FirePro M5950.

Memory type: GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount: 1 GB
Memory bus width: 128 Bit
Memory clock speed: 900 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 57 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: No outputs

API support

Supported by the video card AMD FirePro M5950 API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 11.2 (11_0)
OpenGL: 4.4

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the AMD FirePro M5950 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the AMD FirePro M5950 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

AMD FirePro M5950 in Benchmarks

The performance of the AMD FirePro M5950 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

Intel UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Intel UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
6.14%
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT SLI
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT SLI
6.14%
AMD FirePro M5950
AMD FirePro M5950
6.08%
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Mobile
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Mobile
6.08%
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
6.07%

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

AMD Radeon HD 8730M
AMD Radeon HD 8730M
1371
Intel HD Graphics 530
Intel HD Graphics 530
1362
AMD FirePro M5950
AMD FirePro M5950
1350
AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT
AMD Radeon HD 7690M XT
1346
AMD Radeon HD 6770M
AMD Radeon HD 6770M
1328

3DMark Vantage Performance

AMD Radeon HD 8730M
AMD Radeon HD 8730M
6311
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT SLI
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT SLI
6271
AMD FirePro M5950
AMD FirePro M5950
6257
AMD Radeon HD 6850M
AMD Radeon HD 6850M
6246
AMD Radeon HD 8670D
AMD Radeon HD 8670D
6241

Passmark

AMD FireStream 9270
AMD FireStream 9270
1341
AMD FirePro V5900
AMD FirePro V5900
1325
AMD FirePro M5950
AMD FirePro M5950
1314
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Mobile
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Mobile
1312
ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2
ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2
1309
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