FirePro S10000 vs GRID T4-8Q

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 S10000 is positioned at rank 336 and the GRID T4-8Q is on rank 302, so the GRID T4-8Q 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 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 GRID T4-8Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

83%

#287

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7775%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

100%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

95%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

93%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

91%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

91%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

90%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

89%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

88%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

86%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

86%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

84%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

83%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

83%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID T4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro S10000	GRID T4-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 (305mm)	—

💎 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 $1,000), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 90.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S10000	GRID T4-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+90.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($500)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)

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 T4-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and GRID T4-8Q

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 T4-8Q

The GRID T4-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,762 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 versus the GRID T4-8Q's 4,762 — the GRID T4-8Q leads by 5%. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID T4-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,537	4,762+5%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096 ×2+167%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+54%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2	64+100%
TMUs	112 ×2+17%	96
L1 Cache	448 KB	576 KB+29%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID T4-8Q
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 S10000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-8Q 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 T4-8Q) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID T4-8Q
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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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 115.8% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro S10000	GRID T4-8Q
TDP	375W	100W-73%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	305mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	12.1	47.6+293%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $1000. The FirePro S10000 costs 50% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) — the FirePro S10000 offers 89.6% better value. The GRID T4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).