FirePro W6150M vs GRID M10-1Q

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.

FirePro W6150M vs GRID M10-1Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

FirePro W6150M vs GRID M10-1Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W6150M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 225W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 267mm, a 185mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GRID M10-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌50% higher power demand at 225W vs 150W.
❌225.6% longer card at 267mm vs 82mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID M10-1Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (2,385 vs 2,358), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W6150M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID M10-1Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID M10-1Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W6150M has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W6150M vs GRID M10-1Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W6150M	GRID M10-1Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W6150M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-1Q carries 2 GB. FirePro W6150M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W6150M and 64-bit on the GRID M10-1Q. 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%

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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

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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