FirePro M6000 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950

CPU

GPU

FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6000

1,820

+1.7%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Iris Plus Graphics 950

1,789

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro M6000 is significantly newer (2012 vs 0). The FirePro M6000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 950.

Insight	FirePro M6000	Iris Plus Graphics 950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M6000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6000 and Iris Plus Graphics 950

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.

Iris Plus Graphics 950

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 and the Iris Plus Graphics 950 reaches 1,789 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 uses Generation 11.0, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950).

Feature	FirePro M6000	Iris Plus Graphics 950
G3D Mark Score	1,820+2%	1,789
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 11.0
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+25%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M6000	Iris Plus Graphics 950
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Iris Plus Graphics 950 has 0 MB. The FirePro M6000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro M6000	Iris Plus Graphics 950
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M6000	Iris Plus Graphics 950
DirectX	11.1	12 (12_1)+8%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs Quick Sync 7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950).

Feature	FirePro M6000	Iris Plus Graphics 950
Encoder	VCE 1.0	Quick Sync 7
Decoder	UVD 4.0	Quick Sync 7
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 950's 15W — a 96.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro M6000	Iris Plus Graphics 950
TDP	43W	15W-65%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	85°C
Perf/Watt	42.3	119.3+182%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.