
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition vs FirePro W600

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is positioned at rank 388 and the FirePro W600 is on rank 253, so the FirePro W600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.7%) |
| 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 GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition and FirePro W600

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

FirePro W600
The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition scores 1,726 and the FirePro W600 reaches 1,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the FirePro W600 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 512 (FirePro W600). Raw compute: 0.8333 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,726+2% | 1,695 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8333 TFLOPS+9% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W600 has 2 GB. The FirePro W600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 12 (FirePro W600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs H.264 (FirePro W600).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the FirePro W600's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 350W (FirePro W600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs Unknown.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | Unknown-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 34.5+53% | 22.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W600 launched at $599 and now averages $30. The FirePro W600 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.5 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 56.5 (FirePro W600) — the FirePro W600 offers 63.8% better value. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-67% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.5 | 56.5+64% |
| Codename | GK107 | Cape Verde |
| Release | November 8 2013 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #925 | #732 |
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