FireStream 9370
VS
FirePro M6100

FireStream 9370 vs FirePro M6100

FireStream 9370

2010Core: 825 MHz
VS

FirePro M6100

2014Core: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 FireStream 9370 is positioned at rank #246 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9370

#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
93%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
92%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
90%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
84%
#231
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
4675%
#246
FireStream 9370
MSRP: $800|Avg: $50
100%
#247
GRID K260Q
MSRP: $937|Avg: $15
100%
#249
Quadro 600
MSRP: $179|Avg: $20
92%
#251
Quadro 410
MSRP: $149|Avg: $25
91%
#253
FirePro W600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $30
90%
#254
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
86%
#255
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
86%
#256
Quadro K5200
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70
86%
#257
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
84%
#258
FirePro V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $96
84%
#260
FirePro W8000
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
84%
#261
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6100.

InsightFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M6100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M6100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+64.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)
More affordable ($30)

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 FireStream 9370 and FirePro M6100

AMD

FireStream 9370

The FireStream 9370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,528 points.

AMD

FirePro M6100

The FirePro M6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 27 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,495 points.

Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9370 scores 2,528 and the FirePro M6100 reaches 2,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9370 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro M6100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (FireStream 9370) vs 896 (FirePro M6100). Raw compute: 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9370) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100).

FeatureFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
G3D Mark Score
2,528+1%
2,495
Architecture
TeraScale 2
GCN 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1600+79%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.64 TFLOPS+34%
1.971 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+43%
56
L1 Cache
160 KB
224 KB+40%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
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 FireStream 9370 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6100 has 2 GB. The FireStream 9370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FireStream 9370) vs 256 KB (FirePro M6100) — the FireStream 9370 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FireStream 9370) vs 12 (FirePro M6100). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
DirectX
11.2
12+7%
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9370) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9370) vs H.264 (FirePro M6100).

FeatureFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
Encoder
None
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD 2.2
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9370 draws 225W versus the FirePro M6100's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro M6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9370) vs 350W (FirePro M6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

FeatureFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
TDP
225W
150W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85
Perf/Watt
11.2
16.6+48%
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Value Analysis

The FireStream 9370 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro M6100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M6100 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.6 (FireStream 9370) vs 83.2 (FirePro M6100) — the FirePro M6100 offers 64.4% better value. The FirePro M6100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).

FeatureFireStream 9370FirePro M6100
MSRP
$800
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$30-40%
Performance per Dollar
50.6
83.2+64%
Codename
Cypress
Emerald
Release
June 23 2010
May 27 2014
Ranking
#631
#638