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FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti

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FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz
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GeForce GTX 650 Ti

2012Core: 928 MHz
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FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti Performance Spectrum

FirePro M6100
2 GB 150
2,495
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 4870
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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
2 GB 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 logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

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 650 Ti: 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

  • ✅More future proof: GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌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 16.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • ❌36.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 110W.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

2012

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 110W instead of 150W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.2% in PassMark G3D (2,525 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?
FirePro M6100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 650 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro M6100 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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 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)

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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 650 Ti
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M6100 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 650 Ti.

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
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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
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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
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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%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6100 came in at $0, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149. On MSRP, FirePro M6100 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M6100) vs 16.9 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the FirePro M6100 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is FirePro M6100 (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
MSRP
$0-100%
$149
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
16.9
Codename
Emerald
GK106
Release
May 27 2014
October 9 2012
Ranking
#638
#633
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