FirePro W600 vs GeForce GTX 670M
FirePro W600
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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 GTX 670M is on rank 149, so the GeForce GTX 670M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 670M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W600.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670M 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 W600 and GeForce GTX 670M
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 GTX 670M
The GeForce GTX 670M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 598 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,714 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the GeForce GTX 670M reaches 1,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 670M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 670M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600) vs 0.8037 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670M).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,695 | 1,714+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+52% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 0.8037 TFLOPS+5% |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 448 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W600 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 670M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W600) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 670M) — the GeForce GTX 670M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W600) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 670M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264 (FirePro W600) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 670M).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 22.6 | 22.9+1% |
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