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FirePro M6000
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GeForce MX130
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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 GeForce MX130 is on rank 301, so the FirePro M6000 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 GeForce MX130
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX130.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6000 and GeForce MX130
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 MX130
The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 and the GeForce MX130 reaches 1,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX130 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 384 (GeForce MX130). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,820 | 1,805 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS+7% | 0.9539 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro M6000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX130 has 512 MB. The FirePro M6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6000) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the GeForce MX130's 30W — a 35.6% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 350W (GeForce MX130). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W | 30W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 42.3 | 60.2+42% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce MX130 launched at $120 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs 36.1 (GeForce MX130) — the FirePro M6000 offers 0.8% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | GeForce MX130 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $120-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.4 | 36.1 |
| Codename | Heathrow | GM108 |
| Release | July 1 2012 | November 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #710 | #713 |
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