FirePro M6100 vs GRID M10-1Q

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M6100

150

2,495

+4.6%

Radeon HD 4870

Radeon R7 M380

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GRID M10-1Q

225

2,385

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-1Q.

Insight	FirePro M6100	GRID M10-1Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M6100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M6100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1643.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M6100	GRID M10-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1643.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M6100 and GRID M10-1Q

FirePro M6100

The FirePro M6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 27 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,495 points.

GRID M10-1Q

The GRID M10-1Q 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: 2,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M6100 scores 2,495 and the GRID M10-1Q reaches 2,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID M10-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (FirePro M6100) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1Q). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1Q).

Feature	FirePro M6100	GRID M10-1Q
G3D Mark Score	2,495+5%	2,385
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+145%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	224 KB	768 KB+243%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M6100	GRID M10-1Q
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M6100) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-1Q) — the GRID M10-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GRID M10-1Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M6100) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GRID M10-1Q
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6100 draws 150W versus the GRID M10-1Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro M6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6100) vs 350W (GRID M10-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro M6100	GRID M10-1Q
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	16.6+57%	10.6

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M6100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID M10-1Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The FirePro M6100 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.2 (FirePro M6100) vs 4.8 (GRID M10-1Q) — the FirePro M6100 offers 1633.3% better value. The GRID M10-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).