FirePro R5000 vs GRID M10-8Q

FirePro R5000

2013Core: 825 MHz

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro R5000

150

2,647

+2.0%

2,595

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 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.

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 R5000 is positioned at rank 272 and the GRID M10-8Q is on rank 346, so the FirePro R5000 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 R5000

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

98%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

97%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

88%

#257

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6130%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

100%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

99%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

97%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

97%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

89%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

88%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-8Q

#331

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14205%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

99%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

99%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

94%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

91%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

90%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 M10-8Q.

Insight	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro R5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro R5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 240% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+240%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️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.

FirePro R5000 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro R5000 and GRID M10-8Q

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.

GRID M10-8Q

The GRID M10-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q).

Feature	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score	2,647+2%	2,595
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+32%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
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 R5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-8Q has 2 GB. The FirePro R5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro R5000) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
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 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro R5000) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q).

Feature	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro R5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro R5000	GRID M10-8Q
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	17.6+53%	11.5

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Value Analysis

The FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The FirePro R5000 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (FirePro R5000) vs 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) — the FirePro R5000 offers 238.5% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).