FirePro S10000
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

FirePro S10000 vs GeForce RTX 2060

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 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. The FirePro S10000 is positioned at rank #336 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 FirePro S10000

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
83%
#321
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
11725%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
100%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
99%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
98%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
98%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
93%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
91%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
86%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
85%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
84%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
83%
#347
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
82%
#348
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
82%
#350
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
78%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S10000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 211.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S10000.

InsightFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-211.1%)
Leading raw performance (+211.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (305mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $500 for the FirePro S10000, it costs 76% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1196.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1196.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
More affordable ($120)

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 S10000 and GeForce RTX 2060

AMD

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 211.1%. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
4,537
14,114+211%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4096 ×2+113%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.405 TFLOPS ×2
6.451 TFLOPS+89%
Boost Clock
950 MHz
1680 MHz+77%
ROPs
32 ×2
48+50%
TMUs
112 ×2
120+7%
L1 Cache
0.44 MB
1.9 MB+332%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
3 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
3 MB+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
UVD 3.2
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

FeatureFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
TDP
375W
160W-57%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
305mm
229mm
Height
111mm
113mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
72-15%
Perf/Watt
12.1
88.2+629%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 76% less ($380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1192.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro S10000GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$3599
$349-90%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$120-76%
Performance per Dollar
9.1
117.6+1192%
Codename
Tahiti
TU106
Release
November 12 2012
January 7 2019
Ranking
#461
#168