FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 850M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6100

150

2,495

0.0%

Radeon HD 4870

Radeon R7 M380

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce GTX 850M

45

2,537

+1.7%

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

GeForce 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 GeForce GTX 850M

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#58

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

214%

#60

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

194%

#61

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

193%

#65

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

176%

#66

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

175%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

95%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6100.

Insight	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+31.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6100 and GeForce GTX 850M

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 GTX 850M

The GeForce GTX 850M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,537 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the GeForce GTX 850M reaches 2,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 850M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850M). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M).

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
G3D Mark Score	2,495	2,537+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+40%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+71%	1.155 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	224 KB	320 KB+43%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6100) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M) — the GeForce GTX 850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 850M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 850M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 850M).

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 850M's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 850M
TDP	150W	45W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	16.6	56.4+240%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M6100 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) — the FirePro M6100 offers 31.2% better value.