FirePro M2000 vs GeForce 710A

CPU

GPU

FirePro M2000

2012Core: 800 MHz

GeForce 710A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M2000

426

0.0%

Radeon HD 6410D

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

433

+1.6%

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M2000 is positioned at rank 323 and the GeForce 710A is on rank 335, so the FirePro M2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M2000

#307

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10404%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

100%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

98%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

96%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

92%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

91%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

89%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

89%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

88%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A

#325

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

878%

#327

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

796%

#328

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

794%

#332

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

722%

#333

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

717%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

100%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

98%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

91%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

90%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 710A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M2000.

Insight	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $62), it costs 19% less, resulting in a 22% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($62)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro M2000 Benchmark Check

GeForce 710A Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M2000 and GeForce 710A

FirePro M2000

The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.

GeForce 710A

The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M2000 scores 426 and the GeForce 710A reaches 433 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M2000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 710A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M2000) vs 384 (GeForce 710A). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A).

Feature	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
G3D Mark Score	426	433+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS+42%	0.7227 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB	192 KB+20%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M2000 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 710A has 2 GB. The GeForce 710A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M2000) vs 1 MB (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M2000) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A). Vulkan: None vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
DirectX	11.1	12 (11_0)+8%
Vulkan	None	1.0
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (FirePro M2000) vs NVENC (GeForce 710A). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M2000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A).

Feature	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
Encoder	UVD 3	NVENC
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M2000 draws 43W versus the GeForce 710A's 33W — a 26.3% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M2000) vs 350W (GeForce 710A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro M2000	GeForce 710A
TDP	43W	33W-23%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85
Perf/Watt	9.9	13.1+32%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M2000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 710A launched at $35 and now averages $62. The FirePro M2000 costs 19.4% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.5 (FirePro M2000) vs 7.0 (GeForce 710A) — the FirePro M2000 offers 21.4% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).