FirePro V7800 vs GRID M6-1Q
FirePro V7800
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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 V7800 is positioned at rank 257 and the GRID M6-1Q is on rank 326, so the FirePro V7800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7800
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-1Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M6-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V7800 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑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 | Standard Size (254mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $96 (vs $100), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 2.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7800 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($96) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 V7800 and GRID M6-1Q
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.
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.
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).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GRID 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V7800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q has 2 GB. The FirePro V7800 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 V7800) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GRID 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7800) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12_1+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GRID 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 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7800 launched at $759 MSRP and currently averages $96, while the GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The FirePro V7800 costs 4% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.1 (FirePro V7800) vs 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) — the FirePro V7800 offers 1.9% better value. The GRID M6-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V7800 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $759-49% | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $96-4% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.1+2% | 20.7 |
| Codename | Cayman | GM204 |
| Release | May 24 2011 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #656 | #525 |
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