FirePro M6000 vs Quadro P400

When comparing FirePro M6000 and Quadro P400, 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 Quadro P400 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 Quadro P400
Power consumption (TDP) 43 Watt 30 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 3x mini-DisplayPort
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  • FirePro M6000 has 43% more power consumption, than Quadro P400.
  • FirePro M6000 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro P400 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M6000 and Quadro P400 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro M6000 is used in Mobile workstations, and Quadro P400 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M6000 is build with GCN architecture, and Quadro P400 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro P400 is 478 MHz higher, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro P400 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M6000 is 492 MHz higher, than Quadro P400.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 7−8
ultra / 1080p 5−6 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 20−22 18−20
medium / 1080p 10−12 9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M6000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 10% more, than Quadro P400.

Full Specs

  FirePro M6000 Quadro P400
Architecture GCN Pascal
Code name Heathrow GP107
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 1 July 2012 7 February 2017
Pipelines 640 256
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1228 MHz
Boost Clock 1252 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 32.00 20.03
Floating-point performance 1,024 gflops 679.9 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 4008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 32.06 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 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Bus support n/a
Laptop size medium sized
Form factor MXM-B
StereoOutput3D +
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