Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
VS
FirePro M6000

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor vs FirePro M6000

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro M6000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor and FirePro M6000

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor scores 1,769 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is built on GCN 5.0 while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score
1,769
1,820+3%
Architecture
GCN 5.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
704+10%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS+72%
1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
44+10%
40

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro M6000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro 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) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro 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: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro M6000
Encoder
VCE 3.4
VCE 1.0
Decoder
UVD 7.0
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor draws 35W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 20.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro M6000
TDP
35W-19%
43W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85
Perf/Watt
50.5+19%
42.3
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorFirePro M6000
MSRP
$0-100%
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$50
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
36.4
Codename
Raven
Heathrow
Release
May 10 2018
July 1 2012
Ranking
#673
#710