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FirePro W6150M vs GeForce MX330

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FirePro W6150M

2015Core: 1075 MHz
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GeForce MX330

2020Core: 1531 MHzBoost: 1594 MHz
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FirePro W6150M vs GeForce MX330 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W6150M
4 GB 150
2,358
+0.3%
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GeForce MX330
2 GB 10
2,350
0.0%
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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 MX330: 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

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌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 15.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • ❌1400% higher power demand at 150W vs 10W.

GeForce MX330

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅FirePro W6150M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX330 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 10W instead of 150W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2020 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro W6150M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (2,358 vs 2,350), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce MX330 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce MX330 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. FirePro W6150M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro W6150M vs GeForce MX330 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 MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the GeForce MX330 reaches 2,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce MX330 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 384 (GeForce MX330). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330).

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce MX330
G3D Mark Score
2,358
2,350
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
768+100%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.651 TFLOPS+35%
1.224 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
48+100%
24
L1 Cache
192 KB+33%
144 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX330 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 MX330
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 MX330 carries 2 GB. FirePro W6150M gives you 100% 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 64-bit on the GeForce MX330. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX330) — the GeForce MX330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce MX330
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 12 (GeForce MX330). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce MX330
DirectX
12 (FL12_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
2+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs Pascal (GeForce MX330). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330).

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce MX330
Encoder
VCE 2.0
Pascal
Decoder
UVD 4.2
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the GeForce MX330's 10W — a 175% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 350W (GeForce MX330). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce MX330
TDP
150W
10W-93%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
82mm
—
Height
105mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
—
Perf/Watt
15.7
235.0+1397%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce MX330 (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureFirePro W6150MGeForce MX330
MSRP
—
$150
Codename
Saturn
GP108
Release
November 12 2015
February 10 2020
Ranking
#646
#647
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