FirePro W7170M vs GRID M6-8Q

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 W7170M vs GRID M6-8Q 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 W7170M vs GRID M6-8Q: 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 W7170M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).

GRID M6-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

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.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro W7170M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (3,605 vs 3,568), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro W7170M 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 M6-8Q 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 M6-8Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W7170M has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W7170M vs GRID M6-8Q Technical Specifications

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

FirePro W7170M

The FirePro W7170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,605 points.

GRID M6-8Q

The GRID M6-8Q 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: 3,568 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7170M scores 3,605 and the GRID M6-8Q reaches 3,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7170M is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID M6-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W7170M) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q).

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID M6-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,605+1%	3,568
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS+33%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	512 KB	576 KB+13%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID M6-8Q
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 W7170M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-8Q carries 2 GB. FirePro W7170M 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 W7170M and 64-bit on the GRID M6-8Q. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7170M) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-8Q) — the GRID M6-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID M6-8Q
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 W7170M) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID M6-8Q
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7170M draws 100W versus the GRID M6-8Q's 100W — a 0% difference. The GRID M6-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7170M) vs 350W (GRID M6-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.