FirePro D500 vs GRID M60-1B

CPU

GPU

FirePro D500

2014Core: 725 MHz

GRID M60-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro D500

274

2,272

+0.7%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GRID M60-1B

225

2,256

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 D500 is positioned at rank 226 and the GRID M60-1B is on rank 357, so the FirePro D500 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 D500

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

97%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

95%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

92%

#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

80%

#211

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3254%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#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%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-1B

#341

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16414%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

99%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

98%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

96%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

90%

#364

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

89%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

89%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

88%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

87%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

87%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

79%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-1B.

Insight	FirePro D500	GRID M60-1B
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
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 (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-1B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-1B holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro D500	GRID M60-1B
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($120)

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 D500 Benchmark Check

GRID M60-1B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro D500 and GRID M60-1B

FirePro D500

The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.

GRID M60-1B

The GRID M60-1B 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: 2,256 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro D500 scores 2,272 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro D500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (FirePro D500) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B).

Feature	FirePro D500	GRID M60-1B
G3D Mark Score	2,272	2,256
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.227 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+117%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro D500	GRID M60-1B
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 D500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-1B has 2 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro D500) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro D500	GRID M60-1B
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro D500) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro D500	GRID M60-1B
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	6	0

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro D500 draws 274W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 19.6% difference. The GRID M60-1B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro D500) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro D500	GRID M60-1B
TDP	274W	225W-18%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	1mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	8.3	10.0+20%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro D500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The GRID M60-1B costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.1 (FirePro D500) vs 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B offers 24.5% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).