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    FirePro M5950 vs GeForce GTX 950A

    When comparing FirePro M5950 and GeForce GTX 950A, 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 M5950 and GeForce GTX 950A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 950A

    FirePro M5950 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: FirePro M5950 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 FirePro M5950 here:

    FirePro M5950 Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro M5950 GeForce GTX 950A
    Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-A (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 950A has 114% more power consumption, than FirePro M5950.
    • FirePro M5950 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce GTX 950A uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 950A has 1 GB more memory, than FirePro M5950.
    • FirePro M5950 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 950A - in Desktops.
    • FirePro M5950 is build with Terascale 2 architecture, and GeForce GTX 950A - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 950A is 268 MHz higher, than FirePro M5950.
    • FirePro M5950 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 950A - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 950A is 1102 MHz higher, than FirePro M5950.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 4−5 12−14
    ultra / 1080p 2−3 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
    low / 720p 14−16 24−27
    medium / 1080p 6−7 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 114% more, than FirePro M5950.

    Full Specs

      FirePro M5950 GeForce GTX 950A
    Architecture Terascale 2 Maxwell
    Code name Whistler-XT GM107
    Type Mobile workstation Desktop
    Release date 13 April 2011 13 March 2015
    Pipelines 480 640
    Core clock speed 725 MHz 993 MHz
    Boost Clock 1124 MHz
    Transistor count 716 million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 17.40 44.96
    Floating-point performance 696.0 gflops 1,271 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 900 MHz 2002 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 57 GB/s 32.03 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.0 5.1
    OpenGL 4.4 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA 5.0
    Bus support n/a
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 67 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Form factor MXM-A
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