FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 1650

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M6100

2014

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,495 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • +215.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • FirePro M6100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 215.4% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 2,495), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 215.4%. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
2,495
7,869+215%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.971 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+51%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
56
56
L1 Cache
224 KB
896 KB+300%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M6100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6100 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M6100 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6100) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
150W
75W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
16.6
104.9+532%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6100 came in at $0, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, FirePro M6100 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M6100) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the FirePro M6100 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$0-100%
$149
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
52.8
Codename
Emerald
TU117
Release
May 27 2014
April 23 2019
Ranking
#638
#323

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