GRID M60-0Q vs FirePro W2100

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

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99%

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

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Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

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Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

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FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

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CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

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FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

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FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

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GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

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Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

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P102-100

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90%

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Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 M60-0Q.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
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	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W2100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1615% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1615%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅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 M60-0Q Benchmark Check

FirePro W2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and FirePro W2100

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q 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: 827 points.

FirePro W2100

The FirePro W2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 680 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 26W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 851 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the FirePro W2100 reaches 851 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W2100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 320 (FirePro W2100). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 680 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
G3D Mark Score	827	851+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+540%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+1009%	0.4352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+73%	680 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	128+540%	20
L1 Cache	768 KB+860%	80 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
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 M60-0Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W2100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro W2100) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
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 M60-0Q) vs 12 (FirePro W2100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the FirePro W2100's 26W — a 158.6% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 350W (FirePro W2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	FirePro W2100
TDP	225W	26W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	3.7	32.7+784%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro W2100 launched at $139 and now averages $30. The FirePro W2100 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 28.4 (FirePro W2100) — the FirePro W2100 offers 1570.6% better value. The GRID M60-0Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).