FirePro M6100 vs GeForce GTX 860M SLI

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 860M SLI

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

93%

#270

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

651%

#272

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

590%

#273

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

589%

#277

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

535%

#278

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

532%

#280

GeForce GTX 860M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

98%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6100.

Insight	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 860M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 860M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6100 and GeForce GTX 860M SLI

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 860M SLI

The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 1029 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the GeForce GTX 860M SLI reaches 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 860M SLI uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 860M SLI).

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,495	2,500
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
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.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce GTX 860M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 860M SLI's 120W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.