
FirePro V7900 vs GRID M60-1B

FirePro V7900
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GRID M60-1B
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7900
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-1B
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.
| Insight | FirePro V7900 | GRID 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.
| Insight | FirePro V7900 | GRID 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

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.

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).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | GRID 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)
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | GRID 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 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | GRID 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V7900) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12_1+7% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | GRID 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 |
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).
| Feature | FirePro V7900 | GRID 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 |
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