
FirePro M6100 vs P106-090

FirePro M6100
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P106-090
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Performance Spectrum - 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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar P106-090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M6100 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 P106-090.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (250mm) |
💎 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 $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6100 and P106-090

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.

P106-090
The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the P106-090 reaches 2,466 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 P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,495+1% | 2,466 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS | 2.352 TFLOPS+19% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 288 KB+29% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6100) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 250mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 60°C.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 250mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 60°C-29% |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6 | 32.9+98% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the P106-090 launched at $389 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 82.2 (P106-090) — the FirePro M6100 offers 1.2% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $389 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.2+1% | 82.2 |
| Codename | Emerald | GP106 |
| Release | May 27 2014 | July 31 2017 |
| Ranking | #638 | #639 |
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