FirePro M6100 vs GRID K520
When comparing FirePro M6100 and GRID K520, 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 GRID K520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
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 | GRID K520 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- FirePro M6100 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID K520 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID K520 has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M6100.
- FirePro M6100 is used in Laptops, and GRID K520 - in Desktops.
- FirePro M6100 is build with GCN architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 355 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
- FirePro M6100 and GRID K520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 1000 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Battlefield 5 is 50% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
FirePro M6100 and GRID K520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 170−180 | 210−220 |
medium / 768p | 140−150 | 180−190 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 100−110 | 140−150 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 29% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 25% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 43% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 57% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 80−85 |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 44% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 8% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 37% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 38% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 64% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 20% more, than FirePro M6100. |
Full Specs
FirePro M6100 | GRID K520 | |
Architecture | GCN | Kepler |
Code name | Bonaire | GK104 |
Type | Laptop | Workstation |
Release date | 1 October 2013 | 23 July 2013 |
Pipelines | 768 | 1536 |
Core clock speed | 1100 MHz | 745 MHz |
Transistor count | 2,080 million | 3,540 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 51.60 | 95.36 |
Floating-point performance | 1,651 gflops | 2x 2,448 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | 5000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 88 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 196 Mh/s | 76 Mh/s |
Laptop size | large | |
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