FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 1060

CPU

GPU

FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6000

1,820

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+453.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 M6000 is positioned at rank #193 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 M6000

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

97%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

92%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

90%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

89%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

88%

#178

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2434%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

96%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

96%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

91%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

87%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

87%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

84%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 453% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6000.

Insight	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-453%)	✅Leading raw performance (+453%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 360.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+360.8%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 M6000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

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).

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce 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)

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. 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.

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce 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.

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce 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).

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce 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.

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce 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

The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The FirePro M6000 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 360.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).