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FirePro M6000
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Radeon R9 M360
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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 Radeon R9 M360 is on rank 443, 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 Radeon R9 M360
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 R9 M360.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | — | 📏 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 $81), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 62.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81) |
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 Radeon R9 M360
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 R9 M360
The Radeon R9 M360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. 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: 1,819 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 and the Radeon R9 M360 reaches 1,819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 512 (Radeon R9 M360). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,820 | 1,819 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M6000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M360 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 R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 M360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12_0+8% |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M360). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the Radeon R9 M360's 75W — a 54.2% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W-43% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 42.3+74% | 24.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 and now averages $81. The FirePro M6000 costs 38.3% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) — the FirePro M6000 offers 61.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $81 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.4+62% | 22.5 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Tropo |
| Release | July 1 2012 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #710 | #711 |
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