AMD FirePro M6100 vs NVIDIA GeForce 930MX
The FirePro M6100 has 144% better performance than the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the FirePro M6100 and the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD FirePro M6100 GPU
The AMD FirePro M6100 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2013. It is built on the GCN 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Saturn) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The FirePro M6100 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,375 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 88 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The FirePro M6100 includes 768 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,100 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro M6100 has the 238th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce 930MX GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 930MX is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2016. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The 930MX has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 930MX includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 952 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,020 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The 930MX has the 347th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2013 | Q1 2016 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Riders Republic | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 23 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 10 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce MX350 | 21 | +110% |
| GeForce MX250 | 16 | +60% |
| Radeon 540X | 15 | +50% |
| Radeon RX 550 Mobile | 13 | +30% |
| GeForce 930MX | 10 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro M6100 has 144% better performance than the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The FirePro M6100 is ranked 238th with a score of 5,369, and the GeForce 930MX is ranked 347th with a score of 2,201.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the FirePro M6100 and the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 M385X | 5,514.5 | +3% |
| Radeon Pro 455 | 5,388 | +0% |
| FirePro M6100 | 5,369 | |
| Quadro M1200 | 5,310 | -1% |
| Radeon Pro 560 | 5,305 | -1% |
| Radeon R7 M440 | 2,245 | -58% |
| Radeon R7 M445 | 2,208 | -59% |
| GeForce 930MX | 2,201.5 | -59% |
| Radeon HD 8790M | 2,186.5 | -59% |
| GeForce GTX 480M | 2,184.5 | -59% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 493 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 564 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 25,342 (+179.93%) | 9,053 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,837 (+140.26%) | 1,597 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,639 (+141.09%) | 2,339 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 112.5 (+135.36%) | 47.8 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,152 (+66.95%) | 1,289 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 303 (+56.19%) | 194 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 56.2 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 48.8 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Saturn | GM108S |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 2,080 million | 1,020 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 88 Gb/s | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,375 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 17 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 768 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 384 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 12 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,100 MHz | 952 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,020 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 17.2 GPixel/s | 8.16 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 51.6 GTexel/s | 24.48 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1.65 TFLOPS | 783.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 103.2 GFLOPS | 24.48 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | FirePro M6100 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.