GRID M10-2B vs FirePro W600

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 M10-2B is positioned at rank 372 and the FirePro W600 is on rank 253, so the FirePro W600 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 M10-2B

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

22383%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

100%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

98%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

92%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

92%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

91%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

88%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

85%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

85%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

80%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

80%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

71%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

67%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

65%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

65%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

92%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5220%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

100%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

96%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

96%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

96%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

94%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

93%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

93%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

91%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

88%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-2B.

Insight	GRID M10-2B	FirePro W600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 174.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-2B	FirePro W600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+174.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 M10-2B Benchmark Check

FirePro W600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-2B and FirePro W600

GRID M10-2B

The GRID M10-2B 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: 1,644 points.

FirePro W600

The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-2B scores 1,644 and the FirePro W600 reaches 1,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-2B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W600 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-2B) vs 512 (FirePro W600). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2B) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600).

Feature	GRID M10-2B	FirePro W600
G3D Mark Score	1,644	1,695+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+528%	0.768 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 M10-2B	FirePro W600
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 M10-2B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W600 has 2 GB. The FirePro W600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-2B) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro W600) — the GRID M10-2B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-2B	FirePro W600
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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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-2B draws 225W versus the FirePro W600's 75W — a 100% difference. The FirePro W600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-2B) vs 350W (FirePro W600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M10-2B	FirePro W600
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	7.3	22.6+210%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-2B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro W600 launched at $599 and now averages $30. The FirePro W600 costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.6 (GRID M10-2B) vs 56.5 (FirePro W600) — the FirePro W600 offers 174.3% better value. The GRID M10-2B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).