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FirePro R5000 vs GRID M10-2Q

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FirePro R5000

2013Core: 825 MHz
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GRID M10-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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FirePro R5000 vs GRID M10-2Q Performance Spectrum

FirePro R5000
4 GB 150
2,647
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 M365X
brand logoRadeon HD 5830
brand logoRadeon R9 M385
brand logoRadeon R9 M470
brand logoRadeon RX 6500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 7800M
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT
GRID M10-2Q
2 GB 225
2,692
+1.7%
brand logoGeForce 845M
brand logoGeForce GTX 580M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 670MX SLI
brand logoGeForce MX250
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 R5000 vs GRID M10-2Q: 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 R5000

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $1,401 less on MSRP ($1,099 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 123.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($1,099 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 225W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌27800% longer card at 279mm vs 1mm.

GRID M10-2Q

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 279mm, a 278mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    127.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$1,099 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 2.4 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $1,099 MSRP).
  • ❌50% higher power demand at 225W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID M10-2Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (2,692 vs 2,647), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro R5000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro R5000 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,401 cheaper on MSRP at $1,099 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 123.7% (2.4 vs 1.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GRID M10-2Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro R5000 vs GRID M10-2Q Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

NVIDIA

GRID M10-2Q

The GRID M10-2Q 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: 2,692 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the GRID M10-2Q reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q).

FeatureFirePro R5000GRID M10-2Q
G3D Mark Score
2,647
2,692+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768
2048+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.267 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+281%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
48
128+167%
L1 Cache
192 KB
768 KB+300%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro R5000GRID M10-2Q
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 R5000 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-2Q carries 2 GB. FirePro R5000 gives you 100% 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 R5000 and 64-bit on the GRID M10-2Q. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro R5000) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro R5000GRID M10-2Q
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro R5000) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-2Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

FeatureFirePro R5000GRID M10-2Q
DirectX
12
12_1
Max Displays
6
0
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the GRID M10-2Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro R5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 350W (GRID M10-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureFirePro R5000GRID M10-2Q
TDP
150W-33%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
279mm
1mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
—
Perf/Watt
17.6+47%
12.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro R5000 came in at $1099, while the GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500. On MSRP, FirePro R5000 was 56% cheaper ($1401 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.4 (FirePro R5000) vs 1.1 (GRID M10-2Q) — the FirePro R5000 offers 118.2% better value. The newer card here is GRID M10-2Q (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro R5000GRID M10-2Q
MSRP
$1099-56%
$2500
Performance per Dollar
2.4+118%
1.1
Codename
Pitcairn
GM204
Release
February 25 2013
August 30 2015
Ranking
#619
#433
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