FirePro M6100 vs Radeon HD 6550A
When comparing FirePro M6100 and Radeon HD 6550A, 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 M6100 and Radeon HD 6550A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 6550A
FirePro M6100 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: FirePro M6100 is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 M6100 here:
Main Specs
| FirePro M6100 | Radeon HD 6550A | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- FirePro M6100 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon HD 6550A uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- FirePro M6100 and Radeon HD 6550A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- FirePro M6100 is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 6550A - in Desktops.
- FirePro M6100 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon HD 6550A - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 550 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6550A.
- FirePro M6100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6550A - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 4400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6550A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6550A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | − |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 342% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6550A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in Dota 2 is 200% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in Fortnite is 250% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 18−20 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | − |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 252% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in Minecraft is 36% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 425% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6100 in World of Tanks is 156% more, than Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M6100 | Radeon HD 6550A | |
| Architecture | GCN | TeraScale 2 |
| Code name | Bonaire | Pinewood |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 October 2013 | 7 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 768 | 480 |
| Core clock speed | 1100 MHz | 550 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,080 million | 627 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 51.60 | 13.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,651 gflops | 624.0 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 88 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 196 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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