FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 275

When comparing FirePro V5900 and GeForce GTX 275, 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 V5900 and GeForce GTX 275 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro V5900 GeForce GTX 275
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 219 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 896 MB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI
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  • GeForce GTX 275 has 192% more power consumption, than FirePro V5900.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 275 has 894 GB more memory, than FirePro V5900.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro V5900 is build with TeraScale 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 275 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 275 is 804 MHz higher, than FirePro V5900.
  • FirePro V5900 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 275 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • FirePro V5900 is 220 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 275.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro V5900 is 866 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 275.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 6−7
ultra / 1080p 2−3 4−5
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 16−18
medium / 1080p 7−8 8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 275 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than FirePro V5900.

Full Specs

  FirePro V5900 GeForce GTX 275
Architecture TeraScale 3 Tesla 2.0
Code name Cayman GT200B
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 24 May 2011 15 January 2009
Pipelines 512 240
Core clock speed 600 MHz 1404 MHz
Transistor count 2,640 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 19.20 50.6 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 614.4 gflops 673.9 gflops
Length 230 mm 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 448 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1134 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 127.0 GB/s
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.0 4.0
OpenGL 4.4 3.0
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 240
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s
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