FirePro S7150 vs GRID T4-2Q
FirePro S7150
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 T4-2Q is on rank 231, so the GRID T4-2Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7150
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro S7150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 T4-2Q.
| Insight | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro S7150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $459 (vs $600), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 34.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($459) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7150 and GRID T4-2Q
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 T4-2Q
The GRID T4-2Q 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: 3,668 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,770+3% | 3,668 |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro S7150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q 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 T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S7150) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 5.0 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro S7150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-33% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1+54% | 16.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 MSRP and currently averages $459, while the GRID T4-2Q launched at $845 and now averages $600. The FirePro S7150 costs 23.5% less ($141 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro S7150) vs 6.1 (GRID T4-2Q) — the FirePro S7150 offers 34.4% better value. The FirePro S7150 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2399 | $845-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $459-24% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+34% | 6.1 |
| Codename | Tonga | GM204 |
| Release | February 1 2016 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #521 | #433 |
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