AMD FirePro M6100 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records a single shared benchmark between these two GPUs, and it is a decisive victory for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the GTX 770 scores 15,707 points against the AMD FirePro M6100's 13,354 points. This translates to a 17.6% lead for NVIDIA in that specific workload. The FirePro M6100 has no recorded wins in the head-to-head data, while the GTX 770 takes the sole matchup.

Looking at the broader database results, the GTX 770's average benchmark score of 14,747 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, just ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, which averages 14,692 points (a 0.4% difference). The FirePro M6100 sits at the 54th percentile with its average of 13,354, landing within a tight cluster of mobile and workstation parts. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 5500M at 13,356 points, a difference of 0%, followed by the AMD Radeon HD 8950M at 13,376 (0.2% behind) and the AMD Radeon Pro 555X at 13,321 (0.3% behind). The data shows the FirePro M6100 is essentially tied with these peers, but the GTX 770 pulls ahead by a meaningful margin in the one test they share.

The Geekbench OpenCL result is the only direct comparison available, but its magnitude is clear. A 17.6% advantage is substantial in compute workloads, and it aligns with the raw throughput figures recorded in the database. The GTX 770's FP32 performance is 3.333 TFLOPS, while the FirePro M6100 reaches 1.333 TFLOPS lower at 1.971 TFLOPS. Texture rate also favors NVIDIA significantly: 138.9 GTexel/s versus 61.60 GTexel/s, a 2.25x gap. Pixel rate stands at 34.72 GPixel/s for the GTX 770 against 17.60 GPixel/s for the AMD part, a near-doubling. These specifications support the benchmark outcome, though the single test remains the only measured head-to-head evidence.

It is worth remembering the GTX 770 also shows strength in other database benchmarks. Its Geekbench Vulkan score reaches 19,166, and its Metal score is 9,369. The FirePro M6100 only has a recorded OpenCL result, so no direct comparison is possible for those APIs. The absence of Vulkan or Metal data for the FirePro means the OpenCL test stands as the definitive measured comparison between the two.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 is the clear winner in the recorded head-to-head benchmark, taking the only shared test with a 17.6% margin. This suggests the GTX 770 holds an advantage in compute-oriented OpenCL workloads, which are common in productivity, rendering, and some gaming-adjacent tasks. The FirePro M6100, despite being a mobile workstation part, does not surpass the desktop GTX 770 in this specific measurement.

For use-case analysis, the GTX 770 is positioned for desktop systems with high power delivery. Its 230 W TDP and dual-slot cooler, along with 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors, indicate it is intended for performance towers where space and power are available. The FirePro M6100, by contrast, is an MXM module with no dedicated power connectors, designed for portable workstations. Its power draw is not recorded in the database, but the form factor implies a much lower ceiling. The GTX 770 should be favored for raw compute throughput, while the FirePro M6100 might be chosen for mobile form factors where desktop power is unavailable.

The GTX 770's higher memory bandwidth (224.4 GB/s versus 96.00 GB/s) and wider 256-bit bus versus 128-bit give it a substantial advantage in memory-heavy tasks like high-resolution texture loading or large data sets. Its 2 GB GDDR5 memory matches the FirePro's capacity, but the bandwidth difference is stark. The FirePro M6100 does offer a more modern DirectX 12 (12_0) feature level compared to the GTX 770's 12 (11_0), which could matter for certain modern API features, but the GTX 770's raw speed dominates the recorded metrics.

In scenarios where the user must operate within a laptop chassis, the FirePro M6100 is the only viable option due to its MXM form factor. For any desktop application, the GTX 770 wins every measured category: OpenCL score, FP32, texture rate, pixel rate, and bandwidth. The FirePro does not win a single recorded benchmark, making its only advantage the portability and lower power envelope implied by its module design.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 averages 14,747 points, placing it in the 57th percentile, while the AMD FirePro M6100 averages 13,354 points, which lands in the 54th percentile.

Q: What is the exact performance difference in the shared OpenCL test?

A: The GTX 770 scores 15,707 versus the FirePro M6100's 13,354, a 17.6% advantage for NVIDIA in Geekbench OpenCL.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the FirePro M6100 beats the GTX 770?

A: No. The database records zero wins for the FirePro M6100 in head-to-head comparisons. The GTX 770 wins the only shared test.

Q: How does the GTX 770 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (14,692), 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M2000 (14,532), and 2.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15,063).

Q: What about the FirePro M6100's closest competitors?

A: It is effectively tied with the AMD Radeon RX 5500M at 13,356 (0% difference), 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8950M (13,376), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 555X (13,321).

Q: Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?

A: The GTX 770 provides 224.4 GB/s over a 256-bit bus, while the FirePro M6100 delivers 96.00 GB/s over a 128-bit bus, a more than 2x difference.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification. The GTX 770 uses a 256-bit memory interface with a bus width of 256 bits, while the FirePro M6100 uses 128 bits. Memory bandwidth is 224.4 GB/s for NVIDIA and 96.00 GB/s for AMD. Both have 2 GB GDDR5 memory, but the effective memory speed differs: 7 Gbps for the GTX 770 versus 6 Gbps for the FirePro. The GTX 770's base clock is 1046 MHz with a boost of 1085 MHz; the FirePro has no base or boost clocks recorded, only a memory clock of 1500 MHz.

Shading units number 1536 for the GTX 770 against 896 for the FirePro. Texture mapping units are 128 versus 56, and ROPs are 32 versus 16. Pixel rate is 34.72 GPixel/s versus 17.60 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 138.9 GTexel/s versus 61.60 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 3.333 TFLOPS versus 1.971 TFLOPS. The GTX 770's TDP is 230 W, while the FirePro's TDP is not recorded. The GTX 770 uses a dual-slot design with 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors and a suggested PSU of 550 W; the FirePro is an MXM module with no power connectors. The GTX 770 connects via PCIe 3.0 x16, the FirePro via MXM-B (3.0). Display outputs are 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 for the GTX 770, and "Portable Device Dependent" for the FirePro. DirectX support is 12 (11_0) for NVIDIA and 12 (12_0) for AMD. Vulkan support is 1.2.175 for the GTX 770 and 1.2.170 for the FirePro. The GTX 770 measures 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 38 mm in width; the FirePro has no dimensions recorded. The GTX 770 has a launch MSRP of 399 USD.

Architecture Differences

The GTX 770 is built on NVIDIA's Kepler architecture using the GK104 chip, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It packs 3,540 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 12.0M per mm². The FirePro M6100 uses AMD's GCN 2.0 architecture with the Emerald chip, also on a 28 nm TSMC process, but with 2,080 million transistors on a smaller 160 mm² die, yielding a higher density of 13.0M per mm². The GTX 770 belongs to the GeForce 700 generation, while the FirePro is part of the FirePro Mobile (Mx100) generation.

The GTX 770's Kepler architecture emphasizes high shader throughput with 1536 shading units and 128 TMUs, contributing to its 3.333 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The FirePro's GCN 2.0 design uses 896 shading units and 56 TMUs, achieving 1.971 TFLOPS. Neither GPU has ray tracing or tensor cores recorded. The GTX 770 has a larger die and more transistors, which aligns with its higher performance and power draw of 230 W. The FirePro's smaller die and lower transistor count suggest a more power-efficient design for mobile use, though its TDP is not recorded. The GTX 770 supports OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.175, while the FirePro supports OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170, a minor version difference. The GTX 770's release date is 2013-05-29, and the FirePro's is 2014-05-26, roughly one year apart. The GTX 770's predecessor is the GeForce 600 series and its successor is the GeForce 900; the FirePro's predecessor is FirePro Mobility and its successor is Radeon Pro Mobile.