GeForce GT 1030 vs FirePro M6100

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 1030.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro M6100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 $95), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 228.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro M6100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+228.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95)	✅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.

GeForce GT 1030 Benchmark Check

FirePro M6100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1030 and FirePro M6100

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 and the FirePro M6100 reaches 2,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the FirePro M6100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 896 (FirePro M6100). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro M6100
G3D Mark Score	2,407	2,495+4%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+75%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	144 KB	224 KB+56%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 1030) vs 256 KB (FirePro M6100) — the GeForce GT 1030 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro M6100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 12 (FirePro M6100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro M6100
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs H.264 (FirePro M6100).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro M6100
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the FirePro M6100's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 350W (FirePro M6100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	FirePro M6100
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	80.2+383%	16.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the FirePro M6100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M6100 costs 68.4% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 83.2 (FirePro M6100) — the FirePro M6100 offers 228.9% better value. The GeForce GT 1030 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).