FirePro M6100 vs FireStream 9370

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz

FireStream 9370

2010Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6100

150

2,495

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

FireStream 9370

225

2,528

+1.3%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

Radeon HD 5850

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 7400

Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9370

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

93%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

84%

#231

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4675%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

100%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

92%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

86%

#255

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

86%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

86%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

84%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

84%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6100.

Insight	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M6100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M6100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+64.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 M6100 Benchmark Check

FireStream 9370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6100 and FireStream 9370

FirePro M6100

The FirePro M6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 27 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,495 points.

FireStream 9370

The FireStream 9370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,528 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the FireStream 9370 reaches 2,528 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the FireStream 9370 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9370). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9370).

Feature	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
G3D Mark Score	2,495	2,528+1%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896	1600+79%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS	2.64 TFLOPS+34%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	224 KB+40%	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
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 M6100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9370 has 4 GB. The FireStream 9370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M6100) vs 512 KB (FireStream 9370) — the FireStream 9370 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 11.2 (FireStream 9370). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs None (FireStream 9370). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9370).

Feature	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the FireStream 9370's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro M6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 350W (FireStream 9370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M6100	FireStream 9370
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	16.6+48%	11.2

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FireStream 9370 launched at $800 and now averages $50. The FirePro M6100 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 50.6 (FireStream 9370) — the FirePro M6100 offers 64.4% better value. The FirePro M6100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).