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.

Overview

The FirePro M2000 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: 426 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro M2000 is positioned at rank #323 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 FirePro M2000

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FirePro M2000

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100%

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90%

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87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FirePro M2000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FirePro M2000 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M2000 scores 426 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Heathrow), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.024 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FirePro M2000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	426
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Heathrow
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	800 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.024 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	32.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#710

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M2000 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FirePro M2000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1, Vulkan None, OpenGL 4.2— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FirePro M2000
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.2
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x MXM — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 3, decoder: UVD 3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2.

Specification	FirePro M2000
MXM PortsNumber of MXM display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	6
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD 3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 3
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M2000 draws 43 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 65°C under load.

Specification	FirePro M2000
TDPPower consumption under load	43 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	65°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $300), the FirePro M2000 delivers 9 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #323 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #710 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FirePro M2000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$300
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#323
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#710
Release Date	July 1 2012
Release Year	2012