FirePro W7000 Adapter vs GRID P6-4Q

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz

GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W7000 Adapter

150

4,383

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

4,429

+1.0%

GeForce GT 1030

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 W7000 Adapter is positioned at rank 219 and the GRID P6-4Q is on rank 280, so the FirePro W7000 Adapter 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 W7000 Adapter

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

91%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

89%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

86%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

86%

#204

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3027%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

100%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

98%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

98%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

93%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-4Q

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

95%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

94%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

#265

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

97%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P6-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GRID P6-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W7000 Adapter offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 Adapter holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $150), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 889.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GRID P6-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+889.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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.

FirePro W7000 Adapter Benchmark Check

GRID P6-4Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7000 Adapter and GRID P6-4Q

FirePro W7000 Adapter

The FirePro W7000 Adapter is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,383 points. Launch price was $899.

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7000 Adapter scores 4,383 and the GRID P6-4Q reaches 4,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7000 Adapter is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID P6-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q).

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GRID P6-4Q
G3D Mark Score	4,383	4,429+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.432 TFLOPS+10%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	320 KB	576 KB+80%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GRID P6-4Q
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)

The FirePro W7000 Adapter comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q has 2 GB. The FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GRID P6-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GRID P6-4Q
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	6	0

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7000 Adapter draws 150W versus the GRID P6-4Q's 100W — a 40% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 350W (GRID P6-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro W7000 Adapter	GRID P6-4Q
TDP	150W	100W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.2	44.3+52%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 90% less ($135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) vs 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 890.5% better value. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).