FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 560 SE

CPU

GPU

FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz

GeForce GTX 560 SE

2012Core: 736 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6000

1,820

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce GTX 560 SE

150

1,847

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 560 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 195.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+195.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 560 SE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

League of Legends

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 560 SE

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 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 and the GeForce GTX 560 SE reaches 1,847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 SE uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE).

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
G3D Mark Score	1,820	1,847+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+122%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS+21%	0.8479 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	160 KB	384 KB+140%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
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 560 SE has 1 GB. The FirePro M6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M6000) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the GeForce GTX 560 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
DirectX	11.1	12_0+8%
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the GeForce GTX 560 SE's 150W — a 110.9% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro M6000	GeForce GTX 560 SE
TDP	43W-71%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	210mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	42.3+244%	12.3

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 and now averages $150. The FirePro M6000 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the FirePro M6000 offers 195.9% better value.