FirePro M5950 vs GRID K240Q
When comparing FirePro M5950 and GRID K240Q, 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 GRID K240Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K240Q
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:
Main Specs
| FirePro M5950 | GRID K240Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 225 Watt |
| Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K240Q has 542% more power consumption, than FirePro M5950.
- FirePro M5950 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GRID K240Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- FirePro M5950 and GRID K240Q have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- FirePro M5950 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K240Q - in Desktops.
- FirePro M5950 is build with Terascale 2 architecture, and GRID K240Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GRID K240Q is 20 MHz higher, than FirePro M5950.
- FirePro M5950 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K240Q - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K240Q is 4100 MHz higher, than FirePro M5950.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 85% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FirePro M5950 and GRID K240Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 49% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5950 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Dota 2 is 39% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Far Cry 5 is 133% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Fortnite is 54% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 72% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 60% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−105 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Minecraft is 19% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 26% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 75% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| low / 768p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in World of Tanks is 27% more, than FirePro M5950. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M5950 | GRID K240Q | |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Kepler |
| Code name | Whistler-XT | GK104 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 13 April 2011 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 480 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Transistor count | 716 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.40 | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 696.0 gflops | 2,289 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 900 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 57 GB/s | 160.0 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 | 3.0 | |
| Bus support | n/a | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 67 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Form factor | MXM-A | |
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