GRID M10-1B vs FirePro W4100

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 M10-1B is positioned at rank 377 and the FirePro W4100 is on rank 160, so the FirePro W4100 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 M10-1B

#362

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24622%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

100%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

97%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

93%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

93%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

88%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

88%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

78%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

73%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

72%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

70%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

70%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

67%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

63%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

58%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

93%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

87%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

86%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

85%

#145

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1808%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

100%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

92%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

88%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

88%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

88%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

86%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M10-1B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M10-1B holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $183), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 22.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($183)

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 M10-1B Benchmark Check

FirePro W4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-1B and FirePro W4100

GRID M10-1B

The GRID M10-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,504 points.

FirePro W4100

The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 512 (FirePro W4100). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B) vs 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100).

Feature	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
G3D Mark Score	1,504	1,496
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+648%	0.6451 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+500%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
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 M10-1B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-1B) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro W4100) — the GRID M10-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-1B) vs 12 (FirePro W4100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The FirePro W4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 350W (FirePro W4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 171mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
TDP	225W	50W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	171mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	6.7	29.9+346%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro W4100 launched at $183 and now averages $183. The GRID M10-1B costs 18% less ($33 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) vs 8.2 (FirePro W4100) — the GRID M10-1B offers 22% better value. The GRID M10-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GRID M10-1B	FirePro W4100
MSRP	$2500	$183-93%
Avg Price (30d)	$150-18%	$183
Performance per Dollar	10.0+22%	8.2
Codename	GM204	Cape Verde
Release	August 30 2015	August 13 2014
Ranking	#525	#766