FirePro W2100 vs GRID M10-0B

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 W2100 is positioned at rank 190 and the GRID M10-0B is on rank 403, so the FirePro W2100 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 W2100

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#175

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-0B

#388

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

67150%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

91%

#406

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

91%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

82%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

77%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

73%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

73%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

55%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

45%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

41%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

36%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W2100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W2100	GRID M10-0B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W2100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $1,000), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3156.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W2100	GRID M10-0B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3156.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)

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 W2100 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-0B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W2100 and GRID M10-0B

FirePro W2100

The FirePro W2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 680 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 26W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 851 points.

GRID M10-0B

The GRID M10-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 871 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W2100 scores 851 and the GRID M10-0B reaches 871 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W2100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-0B uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (FirePro W2100) vs 640 (GRID M10-0B). Raw compute: 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0B). Boost clocks: 680 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W2100	GRID M10-0B
G3D Mark Score	851	871+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	640+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4352 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+284%
Boost Clock	680 MHz	1306 MHz+92%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	40+100%
L1 Cache	80 KB	320 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W2100	GRID M10-0B
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 W2100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-0B has 512 MB. The FirePro W2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W2100) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-0B) — the GRID M10-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W2100	GRID M10-0B
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W2100 draws 26W versus the GRID M10-0B's 225W — a 158.6% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W2100) vs 350W (GRID M10-0B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro W2100	GRID M10-0B
TDP	26W-88%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	32.7+738%	3.9

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W2100 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID M10-0B launched at $4000 and now averages $1000. The FirePro W2100 costs 97% less ($970 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (FirePro W2100) vs 0.9 (GRID M10-0B) — the FirePro W2100 offers 3055.6% better value. The GRID M10-0B is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).