FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 285M SLI

When comparing FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 285M SLI, 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 285M SLI 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 285M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 285M SLI 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 285M SLI here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M6000 GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 43 Watt 150 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 285M SLI has 248% more power consumption, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 285M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro M6000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 285M SLI - in Laptops.
  • FirePro M6000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 285M SLI - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro M6000 is 174 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
  • FirePro M6000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 285M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M6000 is 3480 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 14−16
ultra / 1080p 5−6 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 20−22 27−30
medium / 1080p 10−12 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 54% more, than FirePro M6000.

Full Specs

  FirePro M6000 GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Architecture GCN G9x
Code name Heathrow N10E-GTX
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 July 2012 2 March 2009
Pipelines 640 256
Core clock speed 750 MHz 576 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 32.00
Floating-point performance 1,024 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 1020 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
Bus support n/a
Laptop size medium sized large
Form factor MXM-B
StereoOutput3D +
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