FirePro W600 vs GeForce GTX 670M

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 GTX 670M 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 GTX 670M: 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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 670M

2012

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 670M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (1,714 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: a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro W600 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 670M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro W600 vs GeForce GTX 670M 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 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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 670M 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 GTX 670M
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 GTX 670M carries 3 GB. GeForce GTX 670M gives you 50% 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 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 670M. 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%

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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

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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

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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%