GeForce MX130
VS
FirePro M6000

GeForce MX130 vs FirePro M6000

NVIDIA

GeForce MX130

2017Core: 1122 MHzBoost: 1242 MHz
VS

FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce MX130 is positioned at rank 301 and the FirePro M6000 is on rank 193, so the FirePro M6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX130

#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
100%
#291
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
722%
#293
654%
#294
653%
#298
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
593%
#299
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
589%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
100%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
100%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
100%
#304
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
100%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
99%
#308
Arc Graphics 140V
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
98%
#309
Radeon R7 A8-8650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
98%
#312
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
95%
#314
GeForce GT 720A
MSRP: $40|Avg: $40
94%
#315
GeForce MX110
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000

#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
99%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
97%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
92%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
90%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
89%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
88%
#178
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2434%
#193
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
100%
#196
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
96%
#197
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
96%
#200
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
91%
#201
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
91%
#203
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
89%
#206
FirePro V3900
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
87%
#207
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
MSRP: $119|Avg: $89
87%
#208
Tesla K8
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX130.

InsightGeForce MX130FirePro M6000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑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

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce MX130FirePro M6000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+0.8%)
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 MX130 and FirePro M6000

NVIDIA

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

AMD

FirePro M6000

The FirePro M6000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,820 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX130 scores 1,805 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).

FeatureGeForce MX130FirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score
1,805
1,820
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9539 TFLOPS
1.024 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
40+67%
L1 Cache
192 KB+20%
160 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce MX130FirePro M6000
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 MX130 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX130) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M6000) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce MX130FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 35.6% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce MX130FirePro M6000
TDP
30W-30%
43W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
60.2+42%
42.3
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce MX130 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (GeForce MX130) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the FirePro M6000 offers 0.8% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce MX130FirePro M6000
MSRP
$120-60%
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$50
Performance per Dollar
36.1
36.4
Codename
GM108
Heathrow
Release
November 17 2017
July 1 2012
Ranking
#713
#710