FirePro W8000 vs GRID V100D-8Q

FirePro W8000

2012Core: 900 MHz

GRID V100D-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W8000

225

4,259

+2.5%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon HD 6970

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

4,156

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

TITAN V CEO Edition

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 W8000 is positioned at rank 260 and the GRID V100D-8Q is on rank 387, so the FirePro W8000 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 W8000

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

88%

#245

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5554%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID V100D-8Q

#372

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

35174%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

100%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

100%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

90%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

83%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

76%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

76%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

74%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

71%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

64%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

57%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

57%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

57%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

55%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100D-8Q.

Insight	FirePro W8000	GRID V100D-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W8000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W8000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $1,599 (vs $10,000), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 540.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W8000	GRID V100D-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+540.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($1,599)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)

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 W8000 Benchmark Check

GRID V100D-8Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W8000 and GRID V100D-8Q

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 V100D-8Q

The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W8000 scores 4,259 and the GRID V100D-8Q reaches 4,156 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W8000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID V100D-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro W8000) vs 640 (GRID V100D-8Q). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q).

Feature	FirePro W8000	GRID V100D-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,259+2%	4,156
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+180%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+93%	1.672 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+180%	40
L1 Cache	448 KB+40%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W8000	GRID V100D-8Q
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 W8000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID V100D-8Q 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 V100D-8Q) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W8000	GRID V100D-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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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W8000 draws 225W versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID V100D-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W8000) vs 350W (GRID V100D-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro W8000	GRID V100D-8Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	58°C	—
Perf/Watt	18.9+2%	18.5

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The FirePro W8000 costs 84% less ($8401 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro W8000) vs 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) — the FirePro W8000 offers 575% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).