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FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

FirePro M6000
2 GB 43
1,820
0.0%
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brand logoRadeon RX 6300M
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brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
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GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+332.4%
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brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
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brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
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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 1650: 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 75W, a 32W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,820 vs 7,869).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 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.
  • ❌
    101.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+332.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 770.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅FirePro M6000 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌74.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 43W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 332.4% in PassMark G3D (7,869 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 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 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 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $151 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 770.5% (52.8 vs 6.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 1650 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 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 332.4%. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
1,820
7,869+332%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640
896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.024 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+191%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
56+40%
L1 Cache
160 KB
896 KB+460%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 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 1650
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 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% 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 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 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 M6000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
11.1
12+8%
Vulkan
N/A
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 4.0
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 54.2% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
43W-43%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
42.3
104.9+148%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6000 came in at $300, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 50.3% cheaper ($151 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 765.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro M6000GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$300
$149-50%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
52.8+766%
Codename
Heathrow
TU117
Release
July 1 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#710
#323
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