FirePro W4100 vs GRID M10-1B
FirePro W4100
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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 W4100 is positioned at rank 160 and the GRID M10-1B is on rank 377, so the FirePro W4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-1B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M10-1B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M10-1B holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $183), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 22.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($183) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 W4100 and GRID M10-1B
FirePro W4100
The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.
GRID M10-1B
The GRID M10-1B 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: 1,504 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4100 scores 1,496 and the GRID M10-1B reaches 1,504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W4100) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1B). Raw compute: 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B).
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,496 | 1,504 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6451 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+648% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro W4100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-1B has 512 MB. The FirePro W4100 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 W4100) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-1B) — the GRID M10-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4100) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4100 draws 50W versus the GRID M10-1B's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4100) vs 350W (GRID M10-1B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 171mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.9+346% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4100 launched at $183 MSRP and currently averages $183, while the GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The GRID M10-1B costs 18% less ($33 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro W4100) vs 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) — the GRID M10-1B offers 22% better value. The GRID M10-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $183-93% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $183 | $150-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 10.0+22% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM204 |
| Release | August 13 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #766 | #525 |
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