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FirePro M6100 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz
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Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
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FirePro M6100 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD Performance Spectrum

FirePro M6100
2 GB 150
2,495
+3.9%
brand logoRadeon HD 4870
brand logoRadeon R7 M380
brand logoRadeon HD 6850
brand logoRadeon HD 6870
brand logoRadeon RX 570
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
Shared System RAM 15
2,402
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 4870 X2
brand logoRadeon Vega 9
brand logoRadeon RX 7500
brand logoRadeon RX 540
brand logoRadeon 780M
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

FirePro M6100 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD: 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

  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro M6100 is the less risky modern option long term.

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.
  • ❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2018

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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 3.9% in PassMark G3D (2,495 vs 2,402), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro M6100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro M6100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M6100 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD Technical Specifications

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

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD reaches 2,402 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD).

FeatureFirePro M6100Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
G3D Mark Score
2,495+4%
2,402
Architecture
GCN 2.0
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
896+27%
704
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.971 TFLOPS+12%
1.761 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
56+27%
44
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M6100Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6100 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD carries 0 MB. FirePro M6100 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M6100 and System on the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD.

FeatureFirePro M6100Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro M6100Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD).

FeatureFirePro M6100Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
Encoder
VCE 2.0
VCE 3.4
Decoder
UVD 4.2
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

FeatureFirePro M6100Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
TDP
150W
15W-90%
Recommended PSU
350W
0W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85
75-12%
Perf/Watt
16.6
160.1+864%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6100 came in at $0, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M6100) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD (2018 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro M6100Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
MSRP
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
Emerald
Raven
Release
May 27 2014
May 10 2018
Ranking
#638
#673
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