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    FirePro M6000 vs GeForce GTX 860M

    When comparing FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 860M, 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 860M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 860M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M here:

    FirePro M6000 Laptops
    GeForce GTX 860M Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro M6000 GeForce GTX 860M
    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 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 860M has 74% more power consumption, than FirePro M6000.
    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 860M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M6000.
    • FirePro M6000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 860M - in Laptops.
    • FirePro M6000 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 860M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M is 47 MHz higher, than FirePro M6000.
    • FirePro M6000 and GeForce GTX 860M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 8−9 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 20−22 30−35
    medium / 1080p 10−12 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than FirePro M6000.

    Full Specs

      FirePro M6000 GeForce GTX 860M
    Architecture GCN Maxwell
    Code name Heathrow N15P-GX
    Type Mobile workstation Laptop
    Release date 1 July 2012 12 March 2014
    Pipelines 640 640
    Core clock speed 750 MHz 797 MHz
    Boost Clock 915 MHz
    Transistor count 1,500 million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 32.00 43.40
    Floating-point performance 1,024 gflops 1,389 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 80.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 1152 or 640
    Bus support n/a PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized medium sized
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    Form factor MXM-B
    StereoOutput3D +
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