FirePro W5000 vs GeForce GTX 960A

When comparing FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 960A, 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 W5000 and GeForce GTX 960A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W5000 GeForce GTX 960A
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
  • FirePro W5000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 960A uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 960A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 960A - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 204 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.
  • FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 960A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 1812 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 12−14
ultra / 1080p 9−10 7−8
QHD / 1440p 4−5 2−3
low / 720p 30−35 24−27
medium / 1080p 18−20 14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5000 GeForce GTX 960A
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell
Code name Pitcairn GM107
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 7 August 2012 13 March 2015
Pipelines 768 640
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1085 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 43.40
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 1,389 gflops
Length 183 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 80.19 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 154 Mh/s 180 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
DisplayPort count 2
Dual-link DVI support +
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