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FirePro 3D V7800
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GRID M60-0B
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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 V7800 is positioned at rank 270 and the GRID M60-0B is on rank 417, so the FirePro 3D V7800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V7800
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-0B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-0B.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V7800 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (254mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V7800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $19,900), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 50435% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V7800 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50435%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($19,900) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V7800 and GRID M60-0B
FirePro 3D V7800
The FirePro 3D V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,867 points.
GRID M60-0B
The GRID M60-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,838 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V7800 scores 1,867 and the GRID M60-0B reaches 1,838 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V7800 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0B). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0B).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,867+2% | 1,838 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+39% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V7800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-0B has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V7800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0B) — the GRID M60-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V7800 draws 274W versus the GRID M60-0B's 225W — a 19.6% difference. The GRID M60-0B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 350W (GRID M60-0B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 225W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 254mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.8 | 8.2+21% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID M60-0B launched at $19900 and now averages $19900. The FirePro 3D V7800 costs 99.8% less ($19860 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) — the FirePro 3D V7800 offers 46600% better value. The GRID M60-0B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V7800 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $759-96% | $19900 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-100% | $19900 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.7+46600% | 0.1 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM204 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #423 | #433 |
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