AMD FirePro M6100 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Comparison

# NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN vs AMD FirePro M6100

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN is the clear performance winner in this comparison, delivering an 86.3% higher Geekbench OpenCL score than the AMD FirePro M6100. The GTX TITAN's average benchmark score of 14,373 places it at the 56th percentile of all GPUs, while the FirePro M6100's 13,354 average sits at the 54th percentile. However, the FirePro M6100 is a mobile workstation part with fundamentally different design priorities, and the data shows it trades raw compute for portability and a more modern feature set. Desktop users needing maximum compute should choose the GTX TITAN, while mobile workstation buyers who prioritize DirectX 12 (12_0) support and lower power consumption should consider the FirePro M6100 despite its lower performance.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the GTX TITAN wins the only head-to-head benchmark available, and it wins decisively. In Geekbench OpenCL, the GTX TITAN scores 24,873 against the FirePro M6100's 13,354 — an 86.3% advantage. This is not a marginal difference; it is a generational gap in raw compute throughput. The GTX TITAN also posts strong results in Metal (8,218) and Vulkan (10,027), tests the FirePro M6100 does not even have data for. For any user whose primary metric is raw floating-point performance, the GTX TITAN is the only rational choice.

Yet the FirePro M6100 is not without merit. Its average benchmark score of 13,354 puts it within 7.1% of the GTX TITAN's average of 14,373, despite the much lower OpenCL score — this is because the averages reflect different benchmark sets. The FirePro M6100 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), while the GTX TITAN only reaches DirectX 12 (11_0). For mobile workstation applications that leverage newer API features, the FirePro M6100 has a technical edge that raw compute numbers do not capture. The pick depends on context: desktop compute goes to the GTX TITAN; mobile workstation compatibility favors the FirePro M6100.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from opposite ends of the design spectrum. The GTX TITAN uses NVIDIA's GK110 chip built on the Kepler architecture, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It packs 7,080 million transistors onto a 561 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 12.6M per mm². The FirePro M6100 uses AMD's Emerald chip based on GCN 2.0, also on TSMC's 28 nm node, but with just 2,080 million transistors on a 160 mm² die — a density of 13.0M per mm².

The compute resources differ dramatically. The GTX TITAN fields 2,688 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The FirePro M6100 has 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. That is a 3x advantage in shading units and a 4x advantage in TMUs for the GTX TITAN. The GTX TITAN's memory subsystem is equally lopsided: 6 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus delivering 288.4 GB/s, versus 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus at 96.00 GB/s. The GTX TITAN also carries a 250 W TDP with a 600 W suggested PSU, while the FirePro M6100 has no listed TDP, uses no external power connectors, and relies on an MXM module interface — a clear sign of its mobile intent.

API support also diverges. The GTX TITAN supports DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. The FirePro M6100 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. The FirePro's DirectX 12 (12_0) support is the more modern feature tier, giving it an API-level advantage despite its smaller hardware. Both are end-of-life products, but the GTX TITAN launched in February 2013 with a 999 USD launch MSRP, while the FirePro M6100 arrived in May 2014.

Where Each One Wins

The GTX TITAN wins decisively in raw compute. Its fp32 performance of 4.709 TFLOPS dwarfs the FirePro M6100's 1.971 TFLOPS — a 2.4x difference. Pixel rate tells a similar story: 49.06 GPixel/s versus 17.60 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 196.2 GTexel/s versus 61.60 GTexel/s. In the single head-to-head OpenCL benchmark, the GTX TITAN's 86.3% lead confirms that these architectural advantages translate directly into real-world compute performance. The GTX TITAN also has a 6 GB frame buffer versus 2 GB, which matters for large datasets and high-resolution textures.

The FirePro M6100 wins in portability and API modernity. It is an MXM module with no external power connectors, designed for laptops and compact workstations, while the GTX TITAN is a dual-slot desktop card measuring 267 mm in length. The FirePro's DirectX 12 (12_0) support offers a more current feature set for applications that use those APIs. Its transistor density is slightly higher (13.0M vs 12.6M per mm²), indicating a more efficient use of die area. The FirePro M6100 also has a 0.3% higher average score than its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 555X, while the GTX TITAN trails its closest competitor, the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics, by 0.4% — though these rival comparisons use different benchmark sets.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher Geekbench OpenCL score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN scores 24,873 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 86.3% higher than the AMD FirePro M6100's score of 13,354.

Q: Does the AMD FirePro M6100 have any feature advantage over the GTX TITAN?

A: Yes. The FirePro M6100 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), while the GTX TITAN is limited to DirectX 12 (11_0). Both support OpenGL 4.6, but the FirePro's Vulkan version is 1.2.170 versus the GTX TITAN's 1.2.175.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference between these two GPUs?

A: The GTX TITAN has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus with 288.4 GB/s bandwidth. The FirePro M6100 has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The GTX TITAN has an average benchmark score of 14,373, placing it at the 56th percentile of all GPUs. The FirePro M6100 averages 13,354, at the 54th percentile. The GTX TITAN's average is 7.6% higher.

Q: Are both GPUs still in production?

A: No. Both are end-of-life products. The GTX TITAN was released in February 2013, and the FirePro M6100 was released in May 2014.

Q: Which GPU is designed for mobile use?

A: The AMD FirePro M6100 is an MXM module with no external power connectors and portable-device-dependent display outputs, indicating mobile workstation use. The GTX TITAN is a dual-slot desktop card requiring a 600 W PSU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark comparison available is Geekbench OpenCL, and it is a landslide. The GTX TITAN scores 24,873 against the FirePro M6100's 13,354, a delta of 86.3%. This means the GTX TITAN delivers nearly 1.9 times the OpenCL compute performance of the FirePro M6100. To put this in context, the FirePro M6100's OpenCL score of 13,354 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 5500M at 13,356 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon HD 8950M at 13,376 (-0.2%). The GTX TITAN's OpenCL score of 24,873, by contrast, is far above its nearest rivals' averages: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 averages 14,385 (-0.1% delta from the GTX TITAN's average), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M averages 14,404 (-0.2% delta). The GTX TITAN's OpenCL result is roughly 73% higher than its own average benchmark score, while the FirePro M6100's OpenCL score equals its average — a sign that the GTX TITAN's compute advantage is even more pronounced in OpenCL-specific workloads.

Beyond OpenCL, the GTX TITAN has benchmark results in Metal (8,218) and Vulkan (10,027) that the FirePro M6100 lacks entirely. These additional scores contribute to the GTX TITAN's higher average and demonstrate broader API coverage, though the FirePro M6100's DirectX 12 (12_0) support may matter more for specific workstation applications. The data shows that in pure compute, the GTX TITAN is in a different class, but the FirePro M6100's 54th percentile ranking is respectable for a mobile part with 896 shading units and a 128-bit memory bus.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal two completely different design philosophies. The GTX TITAN uses the GK110 chip with 7,080 million transistors on a 561 mm² die, while the FirePro M6100's Emerald chip has 2,080 million transistors on a 160 mm² die. Shading units: 2,688 versus 896. TMUs: 224 versus 56. ROPs: 48 versus 16. The GTX TITAN's base clock is 836 MHz with an 876 MHz boost, while the FirePro M6100 lists no base or boost clocks. Memory clocks are nearly identical — 1502 MHz versus 1500 MHz, both at 6 Gbps effective — but the GTX TITAN's 384-bit bus versus the FirePro's 128-bit bus creates the massive bandwidth gap (288.4 GB/s vs 96.00 GB/s).

FP32 performance: 4.709 TFLOPS versus 1.971 TFLOPS. Pixel rate: 49.06 GPixel/s versus 17.60 GPixel/s. Texture rate: 196.2 GTexel/s versus 61.60 GTexel/s. Power delivery: the GTX TITAN requires 250 W TDP, a 600 W suggested PSU, and 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin connectors; the FirePro M6100 has no TDP listed, no power connectors, and a suggested PSU of none. Physical form: the GTX TITAN is a dual-slot card at 267 mm length, 111 mm height, and 38 mm width; the FirePro M6100 is an MXM module with no listed dimensions. Display outputs: the GTX TITAN offers 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2; the FirePro M6100's outputs are portable-device dependent. The GTX TITAN's predecessor is the GeForce 600 series and its successor is the GeForce 900 series, while the FirePro M6100's predecessor is FirePro Mobility and its successor is Radeon Pro Mobile.