FirePro M6000 vs GRID M60 1Q

When comparing FirePro M6000 and GRID M60 1Q, 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 GRID M60 1Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M6000 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro M6000 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 M6000 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M6000 GRID M60 1Q
Power consumption (TDP) 43 Watt 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 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 1Q has 423% more power consumption, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID M60 1Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M6000 has 1 GB more memory, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • FirePro M6000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID M60 1Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M6000 is build with GCN architecture, and GRID M60 1Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro M6000 is 193 MHz higher, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • FirePro M6000 and GRID M60 1Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 1Q is 512 MHz higher, than FirePro M6000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 21−24
ultra / 1080p 5−6 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 20−22 40−45
medium / 1080p 10−12 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 1Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 136% more, than FirePro M6000.

Full Specs

  FirePro M6000 GRID M60 1Q
Architecture GCN Maxwell 2.0
Code name Heathrow GM204
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 1 July 2012 30 August 2015
Pipelines 640 2048
Core clock speed 750 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 32.00 150.8
Floating-point performance 1,024 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Bus support n/a
Laptop size medium sized
Form factor MXM-B
StereoOutput3D +
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