GRID K260Q vs FirePro W5100

GRID K260Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K260Q

225

2,949

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro W5100

2,987

+1.3%

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 GRID K260Q is positioned at rank 247 and the FirePro W5100 is on rank 166, so the FirePro W5100 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 GRID K260Q

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

94%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

85%

#232

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4690%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

93%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

87%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

87%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

87%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

85%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

85%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5100

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

95%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

94%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

93%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

90%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

89%

#151

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1972%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

100%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

96%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

96%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

94%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

89%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 K260Q.

Insight	GRID K260Q	FirePro W5100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K260Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K260Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 229.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K260Q	FirePro W5100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+229.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

GRID K260Q Benchmark Check

FirePro W5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K260Q and FirePro W5100

GRID K260Q

The GRID K260Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.

FirePro W5100

The FirePro W5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 31 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,987 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K260Q scores 2,949 and the FirePro W5100 reaches 2,987 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K260Q is built on Kepler while the FirePro W5100 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K260Q) vs 768 (FirePro W5100). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100).

Feature	GRID K260Q	FirePro W5100
G3D Mark Score	2,949	2,987+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+60%	1.428 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K260Q	FirePro W5100
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 GRID K260Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5100 has 4 GB. The FirePro W5100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K260Q) vs 256 KB (FirePro W5100) — the GRID K260Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K260Q	FirePro W5100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K260Q draws 225W versus the FirePro W5100's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K260Q) vs 350W (FirePro W5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID K260Q	FirePro W5100
TDP	225W	50W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	13.1	59.7+356%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K260Q launched at $937 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro W5100 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The GRID K260Q costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.6 (GRID K260Q) vs 59.7 (FirePro W5100) — the GRID K260Q offers 229.3% better value. The FirePro W5100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).