FirePro M6000 vs Radeon R7 M465X

CPU

GPU

FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz

Radeon R7 M465X

2016Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6000

1,820

+1.8%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Radeon R7 M465X

1,787

0.0%

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 Radeon R7 M465X is on rank 342, so the FirePro M6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon R7 M465X

#332

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

912%

#334

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

826%

#335

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

824%

#339

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

749%

#340

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

744%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

92%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 Radeon R7 M465X.

Insight	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M465X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M465X holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 9.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+9.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($45)

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

Radeon R7 M465X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6000 and Radeon R7 M465X

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.

Radeon R7 M465X

The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 and the Radeon R7 M465X reaches 1,787 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M465X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M465X). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X).

Feature	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
G3D Mark Score	1,820+2%	1,787
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS+8%	0.9472 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+25%	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M465X has 512 MB. The FirePro M6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
DirectX	11.1	11.1
Vulkan	N/A	1.0
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M465X).

Feature	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE (Early)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the Radeon R7 M465X's 75W — a 54.2% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M6000	Radeon R7 M465X
TDP	43W-43%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	42.3+78%	23.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 and now averages $45. The Radeon R7 M465X costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) — the Radeon R7 M465X offers 9.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).