FirePro W6150M vs GRID M10-1Q
FirePro W6150M
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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. The FirePro W6150M is positioned at rank #44 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W6150M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | GRID M10-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| 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 | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M10-1Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 W6150M and GRID M10-1Q
FirePro W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
GRID M10-1Q
The GRID M10-1Q 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: 2,385 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the GRID M10-1Q reaches 2,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID M10-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1Q). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1Q).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GRID M10-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358 | 2,385+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.651 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+192% |
| 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 W6150M | GRID M10-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6150M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-1Q has 2 GB. The FirePro W6150M 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 W6150M) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-1Q) — the GRID M10-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GRID M10-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GRID M10-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL12_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the GRID M10-1Q's 225W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W6150M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 350W (GRID M10-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | GRID M10-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-33% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 82mm | 267mm |
| Height | 105mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7+48% | 10.6 |
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