FirePro W600 vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

CPU

GPU

FirePro W600

2012Core: 750 MHz

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GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

2013Core: 1085 MHz

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FirePro W600 vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition Performance Spectrum

FirePro W600

2 GB 75

1,695

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

0.5 GB 50

1,726

+1.8%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

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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.

FirePro W600 vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro W600 vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition: 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 W600

2012

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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199.5% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.8 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $399 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 205% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.6 vs 2.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB 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?

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (1,726 vs 1,695), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W600 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition makes the most sense to buy today. It is $399 cheaper on MSRP at $200 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 205% (8.6 vs 2.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W600 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W600 vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition Technical Specifications

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

FirePro W600

The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600) vs 0.8333 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition).

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
G3D Mark Score	1,695	1,726+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	0.8333 TFLOPS+9%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W600 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition carries 512 MB. FirePro W600 gives you 300% 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 W600 and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition.

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W600) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W600) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition).

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition's 50W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	85°C
Perf/Watt	22.6	34.5+53%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W600 came in at $599, while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition launched at $200. On MSRP, GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition was 66.6% cheaper ($399 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.8 (FirePro W600) vs 8.6 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition offers 207.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP	$599	$200-67%
Performance per Dollar	2.8	8.6+207%
Codename	Cape Verde	GK107
Release	June 13 2012	November 8 2013
Ranking	#732	#925

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