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FirePro M6000
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the FirePro M6000, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 27.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6000 and Radeon Vega 11
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 Vega 11
The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 and the Radeon Vega 11 reaches 1,861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M6000) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,820 | 1,861+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 704+10% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+72% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40 | 44+10% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 11 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 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 20.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W | 35W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 42.3 | 53.2+26% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) — the Radeon Vega 11 offers 27.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $150-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.4 | 46.5+28% |
| Codename | Heathrow | Raven |
| Release | July 1 2012 | May 10 2018 |
| Ranking | #710 | #673 |
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