FirePro V5900 vs GeForce GTX 670MX

When comparing FirePro V5900 and GeForce GTX 670MX, 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 670MX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 670MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 670MX 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 GTX 670MX here:

Main Specs

  FirePro V5900 GeForce GTX 670MX
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
  • FirePro V5900 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 670MX uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 670MX has 1 GB more memory, than FirePro V5900.
  • FirePro V5900 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 670MX - in Laptops.
  • FirePro V5900 is build with TeraScale 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 670MX - with Kepler.
  • Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
  • FirePro V5900 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 670MX - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro V5900 is 600 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 670MX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 8−9
ultra / 1080p 2−3 5−6
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 20−22
medium / 1080p 7−8 10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 670MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 57% more, than FirePro V5900.

Full Specs

  FirePro V5900 GeForce GTX 670MX
Architecture TeraScale 3 Kepler
Code name Cayman N13E-GR
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 24 May 2011 1 October 2012
Pipelines 512 960
Core clock speed 600 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 2,640 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 19.20 48.0 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 614.4 gflops 1,154 gflops
Length 230 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 67.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12 API
Shader Model 5.0 5.1
OpenGL 4.4 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 960
Bus support PCI Express 2.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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