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FirePro W6150M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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FirePro W6150M

2015Core: 1075 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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FirePro W6150M vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W6150M
4 GB 150
2,358
0.0%
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GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+326.8%
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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 W6150M vs GeForce GTX 1060: 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 W6150M

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 82mm instead of 173mm, a 91mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,358 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 4 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 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+326.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅FirePro W6150M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌20% higher power demand at 180W vs 150W.
  • ❌111% longer card at 173mm vs 82mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 326.8% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 2,358), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W6150M vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 326.8%. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
2,358
10,064+327%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
768
2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.651 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+437%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
48
160+233%
L1 Cache
192 KB
960 KB+400%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W6150M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce GTX 1060
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 W6150M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 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 W6150M and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W6150M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 (FL12_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FirePro W6150M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
150W-17%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
82mm
173mm
Height
105mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
—
Perf/Watt
15.7
55.9+256%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
—
$249
Codename
Saturn
GP104
Release
November 12 2015
May 27 2016
Ranking
#646
#137
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