FirePro M6100
VS
GeForce GTX 650 Ti

FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti

CPUCPUGPUGPU

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

2012Core: 928 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6100
150
2,495
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 4870
brand logoRadeon R7 M380
brand logoRadeon HD 6850
brand logoRadeon HD 6870
brand logoRadeon RX 570
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
GeForce GTX 650 Ti
110
2,525
+1.2%
brand logoGeForce GTX 460M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M
brand logoGeForce GTX 470M
brand logoGeForce GTX 745
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 12GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6100.

InsightFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+1.2%)
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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

GeForce GTX 650 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low67 FPS
medium46 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS
medium30 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low76 FPS
medium54 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra18 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium36 FPS
high18 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low88 FPS
medium58 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low34 FPS
medium22 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low14 FPS
medium9 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low72 FPS
medium44 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra13 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium14 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra6 FPS
4K
low12 FPS
medium8 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low112 FPS
medium90 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4K
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low114 FPS
medium91 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium68 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4K
low57 FPS
medium45 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra28 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low112 FPS
medium90 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium25 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low99 FPS
medium75 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium63 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium37 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra17 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6100 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti

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 650 Ti

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 2,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
G3D Mark Score
2,495
2,525+1%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.971 TFLOPS+38%
1.425 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
56
64+14%
L1 Cache
224 KB+250%
64 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
DirectX
12+9%
11.0
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
PureVideo VP5
Codecs
H.264
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti's 110W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
TDP
150W
110W-27%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
145mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
70-18%
Perf/Watt
16.6
23.0+39%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 1.2% better value. The FirePro M6100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
MSRP
$0-100%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$30
Performance per Dollar
83.2
84.2+1%
Codename
Emerald
GK106
Release
May 27 2014
October 9 2012
Ranking
#638
#633