FirePro M6100
VS
P106-090

FirePro M6100 vs P106-090

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz
VS

P106-090

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz

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.

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 P106-090

#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
99%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
97%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
96%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
95%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
92%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
88%
#168
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2330%
#183
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
100%
#184
P106-090
MSRP: $389|Avg: $30
100%
#185
Radeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
99%
#187
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
98%
#189
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
97%
#190
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
97%
#192
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
96%
#195
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
92%
#196
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightFirePro M6100P106-090
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.

InsightFirePro M6100P106-090
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

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

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).

FeatureFirePro M6100P106-090
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)

FeatureFirePro M6100P106-090
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.

FeatureFirePro M6100P106-090
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.

FeatureFirePro M6100P106-090
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).

FeatureFirePro M6100P106-090
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.

FeatureFirePro M6100P106-090
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).

FeatureFirePro M6100P106-090
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