FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GT 1030
FirePro M6100
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GeForce GT 1030
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 1030.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $95), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 228.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+228.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95) |
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 M6100 and GeForce GT 1030
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.
GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the GeForce GT 1030 reaches 2,407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GT 1030 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 384 (GeForce GT 1030). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,495+4% | 2,407 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+133% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS+75% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+56% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M6100) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 1030) — the GeForce GT 1030 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| 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 12 (GeForce GT 1030). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs None (GeForce GT 1030). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 1030's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1030). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6 | 80.2+383% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 and now averages $95. The FirePro M6100 costs 68.4% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) — the FirePro M6100 offers 228.9% better value. The GeForce GT 1030 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-68% | $95 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.2+229% | 25.3 |
| Codename | Emerald | GP108 |
| Release | May 27 2014 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #638 | #641 |
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