FirePro M6100 vs Radeon RX 550X
FirePro M6100
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M6100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro M6100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $45 for the Radeon RX 550X, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 57.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 Radeon RX 550X
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.
Radeon RX 550X
The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,495+5% | 2,381 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+75% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS+63% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+75% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M6100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M6100) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 550X) — the Radeon RX 550X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6 | 47.6+187% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The FirePro M6100 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) — the FirePro M6100 offers 57.3% better value. The Radeon RX 550X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-33% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.2+57% | 52.9 |
| Codename | Emerald | Lexa |
| Release | May 27 2014 | December 16 2018 |
| Ranking | #638 | #642 |
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