FirePro V7900 vs Quadro M600M
FirePro V7900
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Quadro M600M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V7900 is positioned at rank 279 and the Quadro M600M is on rank 25, so the Quadro M600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7900
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M600M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M600M.
| Insight | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V7900 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 V7900 and Quadro M600M
FirePro V7900
The FirePro V7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,261 points.
Quadro M600M
The Quadro M600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,221 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7900 scores 2,261 and the Quadro M600M reaches 2,221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro M600M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7900) vs 384 (Quadro M600M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900) vs 0.6728 TFLOPS (Quadro M600M).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,261+2% | 2,221 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+176% | 0.6728 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7900) vs 2 MB (Quadro M600M) — the Quadro M600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7900) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M600M). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V7900) vs NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro M600M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro V7900) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M600M).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 4th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7900 draws 150W versus the Quadro M600M's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro M600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7900) vs 350W (Quadro M600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 100°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 100°C | 75°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 15.1 | 74.0+390% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M600M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | Quadro M600M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GM107 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #656 | #658 |
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