FirePro 3D V7800 vs GRID M60-0B

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz
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GRID M60-0B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

FirePro 3D V7800 vs GRID M60-0B Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro 3D V7800 vs GRID M60-0B: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V7800

2014

Why buy it

  • Costs $19,141 less on MSRP ($759 MSRP vs $19,900 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2563.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.5 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($759 MSRP vs $19,900 MSRP).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 21.8% higher power demand at 274W vs 225W.

GRID M60-0B

2015

Why buy it

  • Draws 225W instead of 274W, a 49W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 2521.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $19,900 MSRPvs$759 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.1 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($19,900 MSRP vs $759 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro 3D V7800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (1,867 vs 1,838), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V7800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V7800 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $19,141 cheaper on MSRP at $759 vs $19,900, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2563.2% (2.5 vs 0.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro 3D V7800 vs GRID M60-0B Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GRID 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)

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GRID M60-0B
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V7800 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-0B carries 512 MB. FirePro 3D V7800 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V7800 and 64-bit on the GRID M60-0B. 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.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GRID 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%
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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.

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GRID 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%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V7800 came in at $759, while the GRID M60-0B launched at $19900. On MSRP, FirePro 3D V7800 was 96.2% cheaper ($19141 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro 3D V7800) vs 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) — the FirePro 3D V7800 offers 2400% better value. The newer card here is GRID M60-0B (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro 3D V7800GRID M60-0B
MSRP
$759-96%
$19900
Performance per Dollar
2.5+2400%
0.1
Codename
Tahiti
GM204
Release
January 18 2014
August 30 2015
Ranking
#423
#433

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