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FirePro V7800 vs GRID M6-1Q

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FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz
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GRID M6-1Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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FirePro V7800 vs GRID M6-1Q Performance Spectrum

FirePro V7800
4 GB 150
2,028
0.0%
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brand logoRadeon HD 5770
brand logoRadeon 630
brand logoRadeon R7 M465X
brand logoRadeon RX Vega M GH
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
GRID M6-1Q
2 GB 225
2,069
+2.0%
brand logoGeForce 940M
brand logoGeForce GTX 275
brand logoGeForce GTX 555
brand logoGeForce MX230
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 980
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
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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.

FirePro V7800 vs GRID M6-1Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V7800

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $741 less on MSRP ($759 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 93.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 1.4 G3D/$ ($759 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 225W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌25300% longer card at 254mm vs 1mm.

GRID M6-1Q

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 254mm, a 253mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
  • ✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    97.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,500 MSRPvs$759 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs $759 MSRP).
  • ❌50% higher power demand at 225W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID M6-1Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (2,069 vs 2,028), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V7800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V7800 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $741 cheaper on MSRP at $759 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 93.7% (2.7 vs 1.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GRID M6-1Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V7800 vs GRID M6-1Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro V7800

The FirePro V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,028 points.

NVIDIA

GRID M6-1Q

The GRID M6-1Q 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: 2,069 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GRID M6-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q).

FeatureFirePro V7800GRID M6-1Q
G3D Mark Score
2,028
2,069+2%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280
2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.856 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+160%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
128+60%
L1 Cache
320 KB
768 KB+140%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V7800GRID M6-1Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V7800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q carries 2 GB. FirePro V7800 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V7800 and 64-bit on the GRID M6-1Q. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7800) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V7800GRID M6-1Q
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: 11.2 (FirePro V7800) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureFirePro V7800GRID M6-1Q
DirectX
11.2
12_1+7%
Max Displays
3
0
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro V7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureFirePro V7800GRID M6-1Q
TDP
150W-33%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
254mm
1mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
—
Perf/Watt
13.5+47%
9.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V7800 came in at $759, while the GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500. On MSRP, FirePro V7800 was 49.4% cheaper ($741 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (FirePro V7800) vs 1.4 (GRID M6-1Q) — the FirePro V7800 offers 92.9% better value. The newer card here is GRID M6-1Q (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V7800GRID M6-1Q
MSRP
$759-49%
$1500
Performance per Dollar
2.7+93%
1.4
Codename
Cayman
GM204
Release
May 24 2011
August 30 2015
Ranking
#656
#525
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