FirePro V8800 vs GRID M60-1B

CPU

GPU

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

GRID M60-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V8800

2,281

+1.1%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GRID M60-1B

225

2,256

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 V8800 is positioned at rank 319 and the GRID M60-1B is on rank 357, so the FirePro V8800 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 V8800

#304

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

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 V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-1B.

Insight	FirePro V8800	GRID M60-1B
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑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 (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V8800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $120), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8800	GRID M60-1B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 V8800 Benchmark Check

GRID M60-1B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8800 and GRID M60-1B

FirePro V8800

The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8800 scores 2,281 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V8800) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B).

Feature	FirePro V8800	GRID M60-1B
G3D Mark Score	2,281+1%	2,256
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800	2048+156%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+337%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	80 KB	768 KB+860%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V8800	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V8800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-1B has 2 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro V8800) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V8800	GRID M60-1B
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V8800) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro V8800	GRID M60-1B
DirectX	11.2	12_1+7%
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8800 draws 74W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 101% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8800) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro V8800	GRID M60-1B
TDP	74W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	30.8+208%	10.0

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The FirePro V8800 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (FirePro V8800) vs 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) — the FirePro V8800 offers 21.3% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).