Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs FirePro M6000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Plus Graphics 950

15

1,789

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Iris Graphics 6100

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Iris Plus Graphics 640

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

1,820

+1.7%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 FirePro M6000 is significantly newer (2012 vs 0). The FirePro M6000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 950.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 950	FirePro M6000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M6000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

FirePro M6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 950 and FirePro M6000

Iris Plus Graphics 950

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	FirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score	1,789	1,820+2%
Architecture	Generation 11.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	32	40+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	FirePro 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M6000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	FirePro M6000
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	FirePro M6000
Encoder	Quick Sync 7	VCE 1.0
Decoder	Quick Sync 7	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 96.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	FirePro M6000
TDP	15W-65%	43W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	119.3+182%	42.3

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.