FirePro W4300 vs GRID M10-2Q
FirePro W4300
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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 W4300 is positioned at rank 168 and the GRID M10-2Q is on rank 342, so the FirePro W4300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4300
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 M10-2Q.
| Insight | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W4300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W4300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 203% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+203%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 W4300 and GRID M10-2Q
FirePro W4300
The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.
GRID M10-2Q
The GRID M10-2Q 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: 2,692 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 and the GRID M10-2Q reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID M10-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q).
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,719+1% | 2,692 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.428 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+238% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 768 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W4300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-2Q has 2 GB. The FirePro W4300 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 W4300) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 12 (FirePro W4300) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-2Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the GRID M10-2Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 350W (GRID M10-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 71°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 54.4+353% | 12.0 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The FirePro W4300 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs 17.9 (GRID M10-2Q) — the FirePro W4300 offers 203.9% better value.
| Feature | FirePro W4300 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-85% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4+204% | 17.9 |
| Codename | Bonaire | GM204 |
| Release | December 1 2015 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #590 | #433 |
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