FirePro S7150 vs GRID M60-4Q

FirePro S7150

2016Core: 920 MHz

GRID M60-4Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S7150

150

3,770

0.0%

3,831

+1.6%

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro S7150 is positioned at rank 315 and the GRID M60-4Q is on rank 318, so the FirePro S7150 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 S7150

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

100%

#299

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9410%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

100%

#316

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

98%

#317

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

97%

#318

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

97%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

97%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

96%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

94%

#322

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

90%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

89%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

88%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

87%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

87%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-4Q

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9656%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

87%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

85%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

#333

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S7150 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $459), it costs 74% less, resulting in a 288.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+288.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($459)	✅More affordable ($120)

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 S7150 Benchmark Check

GRID M60-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7150 and GRID M60-4Q

FirePro S7150

The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.

GRID M60-4Q

The GRID M60-4Q 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: 3,831 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the GRID M60-4Q reaches 3,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID M60-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q). Raw compute: 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q).

Feature	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
G3D Mark Score	3,770	3,831+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.768 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+28%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
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 S7150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-4Q has 2 GB. The FirePro S7150 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 S7150) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
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 S7150) vs 12 (GRID M60-4Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GRID M60-4Q). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID M60-4Q).

Feature	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 5.0	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the GRID M60-4Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro S7150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 350W (GRID M60-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro S7150	GRID M60-4Q
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	25.1+48%	17.0

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 MSRP and currently averages $459, while the GRID M60-4Q launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The GRID M60-4Q costs 73.9% less ($339 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro S7150) vs 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) — the GRID M60-4Q offers 289% better value. The FirePro S7150 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).