GeForce GTX 1650
VS
FirePro M6000

GeForce GTX 1650 vs FirePro M6000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 332.4% 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 M6000.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+332.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-332.4%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 188.2% better value per dollar than the FirePro M6000.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+188.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)
More affordable ($50)

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 GTX 1650 and FirePro M6000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the FirePro M6000's 1,820 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 332.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score
7,869+332%
1,820
Architecture
Turing
GCN 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+40%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+191%
1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+40%
40
L1 Cache
896 KB+460%
160 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6000 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M6000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
DirectX
12+8%
11.1
Vulkan
1.4
N/A
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
6+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 54.2% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
TDP
75W
43W-43%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85
Perf/Watt
104.9+148%
42.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The FirePro M6000 costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 188.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro M6000
MSRP
$149-50%
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$50-33%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+188%
36.4
Codename
TU117
Heathrow
Release
April 23 2019
July 1 2012
Ranking
#323
#710