FirePro M6100
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro M6100 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6100
150
2,495
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 4870
brand logoRadeon R7 M380
brand logoRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
brand logoRadeon Ryzen 7 5700U
brand logoRadeon RX 570
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
200
20,312
+714.1%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 714.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6100.

InsightFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-714.1%)
✅Leading raw performance (+714.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
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 $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 14.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+14.6%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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.

FirePro M6100 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low67 FPS
medium46 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS
medium30 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low158 FPS
medium130 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1440p
low141 FPS
medium101 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4K
low77 FPS
medium58 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low88 FPS
medium58 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra22 FPS
1440p
low34 FPS
medium22 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low14 FPS
medium9 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low459 FPS
medium418 FPS
high340 FPS
ultra291 FPS
1440p
low318 FPS
medium278 FPS
high220 FPS
ultra182 FPS
4K
low152 FPS
medium130 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra82 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low112 FPS
medium90 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4K
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low700 FPS
medium600 FPS
high500 FPS
ultra450 FPS
1440p
low686 FPS
medium548 FPS
high457 FPS
ultra343 FPS
4K
low428 FPS
medium344 FPS
high290 FPS
ultra229 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low112 FPS
medium90 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium25 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low487 FPS
medium412 FPS
high388 FPS
ultra349 FPS
1440p
low458 FPS
medium387 FPS
high375 FPS
ultra333 FPS
4K
low293 FPS
medium254 FPS
high255 FPS
ultra211 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6100 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 714.1%. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
2,495
20,312+714%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
896
4864+443%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.971 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+722%
ROPs
16
80+400%
TMUs
56
152+171%
L1 Cache
0.22 MB
4.8 MB+2082%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M6100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6100) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro M6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
150W-25%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
75-12%
Perf/Watt
16.6
101.6+512%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The FirePro M6100 costs 89.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the FirePro M6100 offers 14.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro M6100GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$0-100%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$30-89%
$280
Performance per Dollar
83.2+15%
72.5
Codename
Emerald
GA104
Release
May 27 2014
December 1 2020
Ranking
#638
#73