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FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

FirePro M6000
2 GB 43
1,820
0.0%
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GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+453.0%
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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.

FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 1060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M6000

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 43W instead of 180W, a 137W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,820 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    20.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+453% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 566.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅FirePro M6000 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌318.6% higher power demand at 180W vs 43W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 453% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 1,820), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $51 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 566.2% (40.4 vs 6.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 453%. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
1,820
10,064+453%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
640
2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.024 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+767%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
40
160+300%
L1 Cache
160 KB
960 KB+500%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M6000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6000 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M6000 and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11.1
12+8%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 4.0
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 122.9% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
43W-76%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
0mm
173mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
—
Perf/Watt
42.3
55.9+32%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6000 came in at $300, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 17% cheaper ($51 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 562.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$300
$249-17%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
40.4+562%
Codename
Heathrow
GP104
Release
July 1 2012
May 27 2016
Ranking
#710
#137
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