FirePro 3D V4800 vs GRID M10-0B

FirePro 3D V4800

2010Core: 690 MHz

GRID M10-0B

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V4800

854

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

871

+2.0%

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V4800 is positioned at rank 227 and the GRID M10-0B is on rank 403, so the FirePro 3D V4800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

98%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

96%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

93%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

92%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

90%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

83%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

81%

#212

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3268%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

100%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

96%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

81%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

80%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

80%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-0B

#388

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

67150%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

91%

#406

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

91%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

82%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

77%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

73%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

73%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

55%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

45%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

41%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

36%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID M10-0B is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GRID M10-0B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 3D V4800	GRID M10-0B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $1,000), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4802.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V4800	GRID M10-0B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4802.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro 3D V4800 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-0B Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V4800 and GRID M10-0B

FirePro 3D V4800

The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.

GRID M10-0B

The GRID M10-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 871 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the GRID M10-0B reaches 871 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M10-0B uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 640 (GRID M10-0B). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0B).

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GRID M10-0B
G3D Mark Score	854	871+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+25%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+51%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	80 KB	320 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GRID M10-0B
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V4800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-0B has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-0B) — the GRID M10-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GRID M10-0B
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the GRID M10-0B's 225W — a 101% difference. The FirePro 3D V4800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 350W (GRID M10-0B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro 3D V4800	GRID M10-0B
TDP	74W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	11.5+195%	3.9

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID M10-0B launched at $4000 and now averages $1000. The FirePro 3D V4800 costs 98% less ($980 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 0.9 (GRID M10-0B) — the FirePro 3D V4800 offers 4644.4% better value. The GRID M10-0B is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).