FirePro W600 vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

FirePro W600

2012Core: 750 MHz

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

2013Core: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W600

1,695

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

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.

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 W600 is positioned at rank 253 and the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is on rank 388, so the FirePro W600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 W600

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

92%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5220%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

100%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

96%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

96%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

96%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

94%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

93%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

93%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

91%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

88%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

#378

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1258%

#380

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1140%

#381

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1137%

#385

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1034%

#386

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1027%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

97%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+63.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 W600 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W600 and GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

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)

Feature	FirePro W600	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition has 512 MB. The FirePro W600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

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

The FirePro W600 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition launched at $200 and now averages $50. The FirePro W600 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.5 (FirePro W600) vs 34.5 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) — the FirePro W600 offers 63.8% better value. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).