GRID M6-1Q vs FirePro V7800

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 M6-1Q is positioned at rank 326 and the FirePro V7800 is on rank 257, so the FirePro V7800 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 M6-1Q

#311

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10705%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

99%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

94%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

93%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

92%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

92%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

91%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

90%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

89%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7800

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

100%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#240

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5533%

#256

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

100%

#258

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#259

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#260

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

96%

#263

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#264

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

93%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#268

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#269

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#270

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M6-1Q	FirePro V7800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $96 (vs $100), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 2.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M6-1Q	FirePro V7800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($96)

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 M6-1Q Benchmark Check

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-1Q and FirePro V7800

GRID M6-1Q

The GRID M6-1Q 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: 2,069 points.

FirePro V7800

The FirePro V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,028 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 and the FirePro V7800 reaches 2,028 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro V7800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7800). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800).

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	FirePro V7800
G3D Mark Score	2,069+2%	2,028
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+160%	1.856 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	FirePro V7800
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 M6-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7800) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	FirePro V7800
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_1 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 11.2 (FirePro V7800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	FirePro V7800
DirectX	12_1+7%	11.2
Max Displays	0	3

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the FirePro V7800's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro V7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 350W (FirePro V7800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 254mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	FirePro V7800
TDP	225W	150W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	9.2	13.5+47%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the FirePro V7800 launched at $759 and now averages $96. The FirePro V7800 costs 4% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 21.1 (FirePro V7800) — the FirePro V7800 offers 1.9% better value. The GRID M6-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).