FirePro M6000 vs Radeon RX 560

When comparing FirePro M6000 and Radeon RX 560, 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 Radeon RX 560 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 Radeon RX 560
Power consumption (TDP) 43 Watt 75 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon RX 560 has 74% more power consumption, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon RX 560 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 560 has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon RX 560 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M6000 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon RX 560 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560 is 425 MHz higher, than FirePro M6000.
  • FirePro M6000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560 is 2500 MHz higher, than FirePro M6000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 18−20
ultra / 1080p 5−6 10−12
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 20−22 35−40
medium / 1080p 10−12 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than FirePro M6000.

Full Specs

  FirePro M6000 Radeon RX 560
Architecture GCN GCN 4.0
Code name Heathrow Polaris 21
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 1 July 2012 18 April 2017
Pipelines 640 1024
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1175 MHz
Boost Clock 1275 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 32.00 81.60
Floating-point performance 1,024 gflops 2,611 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support n/a
Laptop size medium sized
Form factor MXM-B
StereoOutput3D +
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