FirePro W6150M vs GeForce GT 1030
FirePro W6150M
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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. The FirePro W6150M is positioned at rank #44 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 1030 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W6150M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 1030 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 W6150M and GeForce GT 1030
FirePro W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the GeForce GT 1030 reaches 2,407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GT 1030 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 1030). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358 | 2,407+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.651 TFLOPS+46% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+33% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro W6150M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 1030 has 2 GB. The FirePro W6150M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 1030) — the GeForce GT 1030 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 12 (GeForce GT 1030). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL12_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs None (GeForce GT 1030). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 1030's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1030). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 82mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 82mm | 145mm |
| Height | 105mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 80.2+411% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 1030 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $95 |
| Codename | Saturn | GP108 |
| Release | November 12 2015 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #646 | #641 |
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