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FirePro M6000
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Firepro W5170M
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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 M6000 is positioned at rank 193 and the Firepro W5170M is on rank 6, so the Firepro W5170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000
Performance Per Dollar Firepro W5170M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Firepro W5170M.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M6000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6000 and Firepro W5170M
FirePro M6000
The FirePro M6000 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: 1,820 points.
Firepro W5170M
The Firepro W5170M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,774 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,820+3% | 1,774 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 12 (Firepro W5170M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12+8% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 35.6% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W | 30W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.3 | 59.1+40% |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W5170M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Heathrow | Tropo |
| Release | July 1 2012 | August 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #710 | #662 |
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