FirePro M6100 vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the FirePro M6100, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 44.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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.
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs reaches 2,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,495+4% | 2,400 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+1767% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro M6100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs has 0 MB. The FirePro M6100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100) vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro M6100) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W — a 137.1% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 28W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 16.6 | 85.7+416% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0 and now averages $20. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 120.0 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) — the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers 44.2% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro M6100 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.2 | 120.0+44% |
| Codename | Emerald | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | May 27 2014 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #638 | #712 |
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