AMD Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) vs AMD FirePro M6100
The FirePro M6100 has 16% better performance than the Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) and the FirePro M6100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) GPU
The Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2017. Its Lexa chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 4.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 80 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 50 W.
The Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) has the 255th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD FirePro M6100 GPU
The FirePro M6100 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2013. Its Saturn chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,375 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 88 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The FirePro M6100 has the 235th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.12% 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 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2017 | Q4 2013 |
| 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
Anno 1800 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 54 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 18 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 11 FPS | -- |
| 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 | 20 | +82% |
| GeForce GTX 950M | 15.9 | +45% |
| GeForce GTX 960M | 15.8 | +44% |
| GeForce MX150 | 14.5 | +32% |
| GeForce MX250 | 13 | +18% |
| Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | 11 | |
| Radeon 540X | 9.7 | -12% |
| GeForce MX330 | 8.64 | -21% |
| Radeon 530 | 6.4 | -42% |
| GeForce MX230 | 4.9 | -55% |
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 16% better performance than the Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) is ranked 255th with a score of 4,646, and the FirePro M6100 is ranked 235th with a score of 5,369.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) and the FirePro M6100 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 | +19% |
| Radeon Pro 455 | 5,388 | +16% |
| FirePro M6100 | 5,369 | +16% |
| Quadro M1200 | 5,310 | +14% |
| Radeon Pro 560 | 5,305 | +14% |
| GeForce MX330 | 4,834 | +4% |
| Radeon R9 M280X | 4,698 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | 4,646 | |
| GeForce MX250 | 4,633 | -0% |
| Radeon RX 550 (Mobile) | 4,559 | -2% |
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.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 787 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 869 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 24,170 | 25,342 (+4.85%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,686 | 3,837 (+4.1%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,664 | 5,639 (+20.9%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 76.4 | 112.5 (+47.25%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 2,123 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 302 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 31.2 | 56.2 (+80.13%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 17.3 | 48.8 (+182.08%) |
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 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Lexa | Saturn |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 2,200 million | 2,080 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 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 Gb/s | 88 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,375 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 256 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 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 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 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 512 | 768 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 8 | 12 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 48 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,046 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,219 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 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 16.74 GPixel/s | 17.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 33.47 GTexel/s | 51.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,071 GFLOPS | 1.65 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 66.94 GFLOPS | 103.2 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 | Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.