P106-090 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. The P106-090 is positioned at rank #184 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 P106-090

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#168

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#183

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#184

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#185

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#187

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#189

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-090.

Insight	P106-090	FirePro M6100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
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	Standard Size (250mm)	—

💎 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 $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	P106-090	FirePro M6100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.2%)
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.

P106-090 Benchmark Check

FirePro M6100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of P106-090 and FirePro M6100

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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 P106-090 scores 2,466 and the FirePro M6100 reaches 2,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-090 is built on Pascal while the FirePro M6100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (P106-090) vs 896 (FirePro M6100). Raw compute: 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100).

Feature	P106-090	FirePro M6100
G3D Mark Score	2,466	2,495+1%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	896+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.352 TFLOPS+19%	1.971 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	48	56+17%
L1 Cache	288 KB+29%	224 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-090	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: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M6100) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P106-090	FirePro M6100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (P106-090) vs 12 (FirePro M6100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	P106-090	FirePro M6100
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090) vs H.264 (FirePro M6100).

Feature	P106-090	FirePro M6100
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The P106-090 draws 75W versus the FirePro M6100's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-090) vs 350W (FirePro M6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85.

Feature	P106-090	FirePro M6100
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C-29%	85
Perf/Watt	32.9+98%	16.6

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Value Analysis

The P106-090 launched at $389 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro M6100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.2 (P106-090) vs 83.2 (FirePro M6100) — the FirePro M6100 offers 1.2% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).