FirePro S7150 vs GRID V100-2Q
FirePro S7150
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GRID V100-2Q
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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 V100-2Q is on rank 390, so the FirePro S7150 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 V100-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID V100-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 $2,000), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 331% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S7150 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+331%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($459) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7150 and GRID V100-2Q
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 V100-2Q
The GRID V100-2Q 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: 3,811 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the GRID V100-2Q reaches 3,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID V100-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q). Raw compute: 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,770 | 3,811+1% |
| 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 V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V100-2Q 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 V100-2Q) — the GRID V100-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the GRID V100-2Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro S7150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 350W (GRID V100-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-33% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1+49% | 16.9 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 MSRP and currently averages $459, while the GRID V100-2Q launched at $10000 and now averages $2000. The FirePro S7150 costs 77% less ($1541 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro S7150) vs 1.9 (GRID V100-2Q) — the FirePro S7150 offers 331.6% better value. The FirePro S7150 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro S7150 | GRID V100-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2399-76% | $10000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $459-77% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+332% | 1.9 |
| Codename | Tonga | GM204 |
| Release | February 1 2016 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #521 | #433 |
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