Radeon Vega 11 vs FirePro M6000

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

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

97%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

92%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

90%

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Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

89%

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Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

88%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2434%

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FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

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FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

96%

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GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

96%

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Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

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P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

91%

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Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

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FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

87%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

87%

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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 Vega 11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 11 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 Radeon Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M6000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
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

The Radeon Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the FirePro M6000, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 27.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon Vega 11 Benchmark Check

FirePro M6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 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: 1,861 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 Radeon Vega 11 scores 1,861 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 11 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 Vega 11) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score	1,861+2%	1,820
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro 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 Vega 11 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	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 11 draws 35W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 20.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 11) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M6000
TDP	35W-19%	43W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	53.2+26%	42.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the Radeon Vega 11 offers 27.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).