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FirePro M6000 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950

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FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz
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Iris Plus Graphics 950

Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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FirePro M6000 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950 Performance Spectrum

FirePro M6000
2 GB 43
1,820
+1.7%
brand logoRadeon HD 6700M
brand logoRadeon R9 M270X
brand logoRadeon R7 M370
brand logoRadeon Vega 9
brand logoRadeon RX 6300M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Iris Plus Graphics 950
Shared System RAM 15
1,789
0.0%
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc 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.

FirePro M6000 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950: 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

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Iris Plus Graphics 950 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro M6000 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌186.7% higher power demand at 43W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 43W, a 28W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro M6000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (1,820 vs 1,789), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro M6000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM and a newer 2012 generation instead of 0. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro M6000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M6000 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950 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.

Intel

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).

FeatureFirePro M6000Iris 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)

FeatureFirePro M6000Iris Plus Graphics 950
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6000 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 carries 0 MB. FirePro M6000 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 System on the Iris Plus Graphics 950.

FeatureFirePro M6000Iris 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.

FeatureFirePro M6000Iris 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).

FeatureFirePro M6000Iris 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.

FeatureFirePro M6000Iris 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

At launch, the FirePro M6000 came in at $300, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Plus Graphics 950 was 100+% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (FirePro M6000) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureFirePro M6000Iris Plus Graphics 950
MSRP
$300
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
Infinity
Codename
Heathrow
Ice Lake GT2
Release
July 1 2012
sem dados
Ranking
#710
#634
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