FirePro M4150 vs GeForce RTX 2060

FirePro M4150

2013Core: 715 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M4150

150

1,011

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

14,114

+1296.0%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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. The FirePro M4150 is positioned at rank #211 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 M4150

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#196

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2920%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

99%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

96%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M4150 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1296% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4150.

Insight	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1296%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1296%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 481.7% better value per dollar than the FirePro M4150.

Insight	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+481.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 M4150 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4150 and GeForce RTX 2060

FirePro M4150

The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M4150 scores 1,011 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1296%. The FirePro M4150 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4150) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	1,011	14,114+1296%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	1920+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5491 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+1075%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	120+400%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	1.9 MB+2011%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M4150) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4150) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4150 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The FirePro M4150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4150) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.

Feature	FirePro M4150	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	113mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-3%	72
Perf/Watt	6.7	88.2+1216%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4150 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The FirePro M4150 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (FirePro M4150) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 482.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).