FirePro S9000 vs GRID M60-2Q

CPU

GPU

FirePro S9000

2012Core: 900 MHz

GRID M60-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9000

225

5,059

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

5,203

+2.8%

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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 S9000 is positioned at rank 291 and the GRID M60-2Q is on rank 305, so the FirePro S9000 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 S9000

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

99%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

99%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

97%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

96%

#276

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7313%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

100%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

98%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

97%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

96%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

96%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

94%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

90%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

87%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-2Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

91%

#289

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8539%

#304

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

100%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

99%

#308

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

98%

#309

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

97%

#310

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

95%

#311

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

94%

#312

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

92%

#313

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

91%

#314

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

91%

#316

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

89%

#317

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

88%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

88%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9000.

Insight	FirePro S9000	GRID M60-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
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	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-2Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $156), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S9000	GRID M60-2Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156)	✅More affordable ($150)

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 S9000 Benchmark Check

GRID M60-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9000 and GRID M60-2Q

FirePro S9000

The FirePro S9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,059 points. Launch price was $2,499.

GRID M60-2Q

The GRID M60-2Q 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: 5,203 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S9000 scores 5,059 and the GRID M60-2Q reaches 5,203 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9000) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-2Q).

Feature	FirePro S9000	GRID M60-2Q
G3D Mark Score	5,059	5,203+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	112	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 S9000	GRID M60-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro S9000) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-2Q) — the GRID M60-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro S9000	GRID M60-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9000 draws 225W versus the GRID M60-2Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID M60-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9000) vs 350W (GRID M60-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro S9000	GRID M60-2Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.5	23.1+3%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $156, while the GRID M60-2Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The GRID M60-2Q costs 3.8% less ($6 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.4 (FirePro S9000) vs 34.7 (GRID M60-2Q) — the GRID M60-2Q offers 7.1% better value. The GRID M60-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).