FirePro R5000 vs GeForce GT 755M

When comparing FirePro R5000 and GeForce GT 755M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro R5000 and GeForce GT 755M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 755M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 755M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 755M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro R5000 GeForce GT 755M
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro R5000 has 600% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 755M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GT 755M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro R5000.
  • FirePro R5000 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 755M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro R5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GT 755M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 755M is 155 MHz higher, than FirePro R5000.
  • FirePro R5000 and GeForce GT 755M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 755M is 2200 MHz higher, than FirePro R5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 7−8
ultra / 1080p 8−9 4−5
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 18−20
medium / 1080p 16−18 9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro R5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GeForce GT 755M.

Full Specs

  FirePro R5000 GeForce GT 755M
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Pitcairn N14P-
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 25 February 2013 25 June 2013
Pipelines 768 384
Core clock speed 825 MHz 980 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 31.36
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 752.6 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 5400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 86.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 API
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 27 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Standard memory configuration GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection +
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
Form factor full height / full length
Dual-link DVI support +
Blu-Ray 3D Support +
3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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