FirePro M6100 vs GeForce MX250

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 MX250 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro M6100 vs GeForce MX250: 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

❌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 15.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌1400% higher power demand at 150W vs 10W.

GeForce MX250

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅FirePro M6100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX250 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 10W instead of 150W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro M6100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5.1% in PassMark G3D (2,495 vs 2,375), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX250 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX250 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. FirePro M6100 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro M6100 vs GeForce MX250 Technical Specifications

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

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 MX250

The GeForce MX250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 versus the GeForce MX250's 2,375 — the FirePro M6100 leads by 5.1%. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce MX250 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 384 (GeForce MX250). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX250).

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce MX250
G3D Mark Score	2,495+5%	2,375
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+133%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+147%	0.7972 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+133%	24
L1 Cache	224 KB+56%	144 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX250 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.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce MX250
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 64-bit on the GeForce MX250. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M6100) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX250) — the GeForce MX250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce MX250
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX250). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce MX250
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
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 None (GeForce MX250). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce MX250).

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce MX250
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GeForce MX250's 10W — a 175% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 350W (GeForce MX250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce MX250
TDP	150W	10W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	75-12%
Perf/Watt	16.6	237.5+1331%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6100 came in at $0, while the GeForce MX250 launched at $150. On MSRP, FirePro M6100 was 100+% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M6100) vs 15.8 (GeForce MX250) — the FirePro M6100 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX250 (2019 vs 2014).

Feature	FirePro M6100	GeForce MX250
MSRP	$0-100%	$150
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	15.8
Codename	Emerald	GP108B
Release	May 27 2014	February 20 2019
Ranking	#638	#643

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