FirePro W5000 vs GRID M10-4Q

CPU

GPU

FirePro W5000

2012Core: 825 MHz

GRID M10-4Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5000

2,967

0.0%

2,977

+0.3%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 W5000 is positioned at rank 216 and the GRID M10-4Q is on rank 344, so the FirePro W5000 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 W5000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

89%

#201

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2984%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

97%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

96%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

91%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-4Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

99%

#329

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13937%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

100%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

97%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

97%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

90%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

89%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

86%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

86%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W5000.

Insight	FirePro W5000	GRID M10-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $340), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 747.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W5000	GRID M10-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+747.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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 W5000 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-4Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

League of Legends

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5000 and GRID M10-4Q

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

GRID M10-4Q

The GRID M10-4Q 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: 2,977 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5000 scores 2,967 and the GRID M10-4Q reaches 2,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-4Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5000) vs 640 (GRID M10-4Q). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q).

Feature	FirePro W5000	GRID M10-4Q
G3D Mark Score	2,967	2,977
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+32%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5000	GRID M10-4Q
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W5000) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W5000	GRID M10-4Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5000 draws 75W versus the GRID M10-4Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The FirePro W5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5000) vs 350W (GRID M10-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro W5000	GRID M10-4Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	39.6+200%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W5000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 and now averages $340. The FirePro W5000 costs 88.2% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.2 (FirePro W5000) vs 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) — the FirePro W5000 offers 743.2% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).