UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M6100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs.

Insight	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	FirePro M6100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the FirePro M6100, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 44.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	FirePro M6100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+44.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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.

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs Benchmark Check

FirePro M6100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs and FirePro M6100

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs scores 2,400 and the FirePro M6100 reaches 2,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the FirePro M6100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 896 (FirePro M6100).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	FirePro M6100
G3D Mark Score	2,400	2,495+4%
Architecture	Gen. 11 Ice Lake	GCN 2.0
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	48	896+1767%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	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)

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6100 has 2 GB. The FirePro M6100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	FirePro M6100
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) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 12 (FirePro M6100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	FirePro M6100
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100). Decoder: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs H.264 (FirePro M6100).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	FirePro M6100
Encoder	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs draws 28W versus the FirePro M6100's 150W — a 137.1% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 350W (FirePro M6100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs	FirePro M6100
TDP	28W-81%	150W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	85
Perf/Watt	85.7+416%	16.6

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Value Analysis

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro M6100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 120.0 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 83.2 (FirePro M6100) — the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers 44.2% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).