FirePro V7900
VS
GRID M60-1B

FirePro V7900 vs GRID M60-1B

FirePro V7900

2011Core: 725 MHz
VS

GRID M60-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

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 V7900 is positioned at rank 279 and the GRID M60-1B is on rank 357, so the FirePro V7900 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 V7900

#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
93%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
92%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
88%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
88%
#264
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
6537%
#279
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
100%
#280
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
98%
#281
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
98%
#283
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
95%
#285
GRID P4-2Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235
93%
#287
Tesla C2070
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38
92%
#289
Quadro 2000 D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
92%
#290
FirePro V5900
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
91%
#291
FirePro S9000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156
89%
#294
GRID P40-4Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-1B

#341
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
16414%
#357
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
100%
#358
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
99%
#359
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
98%
#360
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
98%
#361
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
96%
#363
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
90%
#364
FirePro 3D V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80
89%
#365
FirePro 3D V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229
89%
#366
Quadro 5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100
88%
#367
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
87%
#368
FirePro V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250
87%
#369
FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500
79%
#370
FirePro 3D V7750
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
76%
#371
GRID M10-2B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80
73%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V7900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-1B.

InsightFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (279mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V7900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $120), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+0.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 V7900 and GRID M60-1B

AMD

FirePro V7900

The FirePro V7900 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: 2,261 points.

NVIDIA

GRID M60-1B

The GRID M60-1B 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: 2,256 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7900 scores 2,261 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7900) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B).

FeatureFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
G3D Mark Score
2,261
2,256
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)

FeatureFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7900) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
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 V7900) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
DirectX
11.2
12_1+7%
Max Displays
4
0
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7900 draws 150W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro V7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7900) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
TDP
150W-33%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
279mm
1mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
100°C
Perf/Watt
15.1+51%
10.0
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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7900 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $120. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (FirePro V7900) vs 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B offers 0% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V7900GRID M60-1B
MSRP
$999-60%
$2500
Avg Price (30d)
$120
$120
Performance per Dollar
18.8
18.8
Codename
Cayman
GM204
Release
May 24 2011
August 30 2015
Ranking
#656
#525