FirePro M6000
AMD
G3D Mark
1,820
MSRP
$300
AVG Price
$50
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro M6000 is positioned at rank #193 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for FirePro M6000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of FirePro M6000 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M6000 scores 1,820 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 M6000 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,820 |
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M6000 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 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 |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 11.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 1.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DisplayPort 1.2x 0 — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4.
| Specification | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DisplayPort 1.2x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 6 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 1.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 4.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M6000 draws 43 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 85 under load.
| Specification | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0-slot |
| Weight | 0g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $300), the FirePro M6000 delivers 36 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #193 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 M6000 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $50 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #193 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #710 |
| Release Date | July 1 2012 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
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