FirePro S10000 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S10000

375

4,537

+0.5%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 360

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

4,514

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 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. The FirePro S10000 is positioned at rank #336 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 RTX6000-8Q.

Insight	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (305mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S10000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S10000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $500), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 S10000 Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and GRID RTX6000-8Q

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q 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: 4,514 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,537	4,514
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096 ×2+100%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.405 TFLOPS ×2	4.825 TFLOPS+42%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1178 MHz+24%
ROPs	32 ×2	64+100%
TMUs	112 ×2	128+14%
L1 Cache	448 KB	768 KB+71%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q has 2 GB. The FirePro S10000 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 S10000) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
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 S10000) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
DirectX	12	12_2
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 3.2	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 50% difference. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 305mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID RTX6000-8Q
TDP	375W	225W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	305mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	12.1	20.1+66%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the FirePro S10000 offers 1.1% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).