FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 470M

When comparing FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 470M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 470M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 470M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 470M are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M6000 or GeForce GTX 470M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M6000 GeForce GTX 470M
Power consumption (TDP) 43 Watt 75 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 470M has 74% more power consumption, than FirePro M6000.
  • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 470M has 1534 GB more memory, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 470M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro M6000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 470M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 470M is 350 MHz higher, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 470M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M6000 is 3250 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 9−10
ultra / 1080p 5−6 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 20−22 21−24
medium / 1080p 10−12 10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than FirePro M6000.

Full Specs

  FirePro M6000 GeForce GTX 470M
Architecture GCN Fermi
Code name Heathrow N11E-GT
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 July 2012 1 November 2010
Pipelines 640 288
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1100 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 32.00 19.7 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,024 gflops 616.3 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 API
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
Bus support n/a
SLI options +
Laptop size medium sized large
Form factor MXM-B
StereoOutput3D +
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