FirePro W8000 vs GRID P6-4Q
FirePro W8000
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GRID P6-4Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W8000 is positioned at rank 260 and the GRID P6-4Q is on rank 280, so the FirePro W8000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8000
Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-4Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P6-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W8000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | GRID P6-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| 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 | Standard Size (279mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID P6-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P6-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $1,599), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1008.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W8000 | GRID P6-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1008.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W8000 and GRID P6-4Q
FirePro W8000
The FirePro W8000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,259 points. Launch price was $1,599.
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.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 and the GRID P6-4Q reaches 4,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID P6-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GRID P6-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,259 | 4,429+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+17% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+45% | 2.218 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 112+17% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 576 KB+29% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W8000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q has 2 GB. The FirePro W8000 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 W8000) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W8000) vs 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GRID P6-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the GRID P6-4Q's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 350W (GRID P6-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GRID P6-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 58°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.9 | 44.3+134% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The GRID P6-4Q costs 90.6% less ($1449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro W8000) vs 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q offers 992.6% better value. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W8000 | GRID P6-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599-20% | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $150-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.7 | 29.5+993% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM204 |
| Release | June 14 2012 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #481 | #535 |
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