GRID M10-8Q vs FirePro R5000

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

FirePro R5000

2013Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M10-8Q

225

2,595

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro R5000

150

2,647

+2.0%

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 M10-8Q is positioned at rank 346 and the FirePro R5000 is on rank 272, so the FirePro R5000 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 M10-8Q

#331

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14205%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

99%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

99%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

94%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

91%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

90%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

98%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

97%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

88%

#257

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6130%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

100%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

99%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

97%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

97%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

89%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

88%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 M10-8Q.

Insight	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro R5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro R5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 240% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+240%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅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.

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

FirePro R5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-8Q and FirePro R5000

GRID M10-8Q

The GRID M10-8Q 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: 2,595 points.

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-8Q scores 2,595 and the FirePro R5000 reaches 2,647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-8Q is built on Maxwell while the FirePro R5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 768 (FirePro R5000). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000).

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
G3D Mark Score	2,595	2,647+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+32%	1.267 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
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 M10-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro R5000 has 4 GB. The FirePro R5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro R5000) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q) vs 12 (FirePro R5000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro R5000).

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
Encoder	NVENC (4th Gen)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-8Q draws 225W versus the FirePro R5000's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro R5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-8Q) vs 350W (FirePro R5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	FirePro R5000
TDP	225W	150W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	279mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85	85°C
Perf/Watt	11.5	17.6+53%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 and now averages $150. The FirePro R5000 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 17.6 (FirePro R5000) — the FirePro R5000 offers 238.5% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).