GRID M40 vs FirePro 3D V8800

CPU

GPU

GRID M40

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

FirePro 3D V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M40

2,500

+2.5%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro 3D V8800

2,438

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 M40 is positioned at rank 265 and the FirePro 3D V8800 is on rank 312, so the GRID M40 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 M40

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

94%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

93%

#250

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5909%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

100%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#267

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

99%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

98%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

98%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

96%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

95%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

94%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

93%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

90%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8800

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

96%

#297

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9063%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

100%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

98%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

97%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

96%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

94%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

94%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

93%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

93%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

93%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

91%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

87%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

85%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

85%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID M40 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GRID M40 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8800.

Insight	GRID M40	FirePro 3D V8800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V8800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 225.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M40	FirePro 3D V8800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+225.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅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 M40 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V8800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

League of Legends

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M40 and FirePro 3D V8800

GRID M40

The GRID M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

FirePro 3D V8800

The FirePro 3D V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M40 scores 2,500 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M40 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GRID M40) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).

Feature	GRID M40	FirePro 3D V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,500+3%	2,438
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7933 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+39%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	192 KB+140%	80 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M40	FirePro 3D V8800
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M40) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 3D V8800) — the GRID M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M40	FirePro 3D V8800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GRID M40 draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 38.7% difference. The GRID M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M40) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M40	FirePro 3D V8800
TDP	50W-32%	74W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	50.0+52%	32.9

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Value Analysis

The GRID M40 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V8800 costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (GRID M40) vs 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) — the FirePro 3D V8800 offers 225.2% better value. The GRID M40 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).