GRID M60-1B vs FirePro V7900

GRID M60-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

FirePro V7900

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M60-1B

225

2,256

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FirePro V7900

150

2,261

+0.2%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

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 M60-1B is positioned at rank 357 and the FirePro V7900 is on rank 279, so the FirePro V7900 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 M60-1B

#341

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16414%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

99%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

98%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

96%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

90%

#364

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

89%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

89%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

88%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

87%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

87%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

79%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7900

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

93%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

92%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

88%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

88%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6537%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

98%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

98%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

95%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

93%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

92%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

92%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

91%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

89%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V7900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-1B.

Insight	GRID M60-1B	FirePro V7900
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V7900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V7900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $120), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-1B	FirePro V7900
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.2%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 M60-1B Benchmark Check

FirePro V7900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-1B and FirePro V7900

GRID M60-1B

The GRID M60-1B 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: 2,256 points.

FirePro V7900

The FirePro V7900 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: 2,261 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-1B scores 2,256 and the FirePro V7900 reaches 2,261 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro V7900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-1B) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7900). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900).

Feature	GRID M60-1B	FirePro V7900
G3D Mark Score	2,256	2,261
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 M60-1B	FirePro V7900
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7900) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	FirePro V7900
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-1B) vs 11.2 (FirePro V7900). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	FirePro V7900
DirectX	12_1+7%	11.2
Max Displays	0	4

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-1B draws 225W versus the FirePro V7900's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro V7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-1B) vs 350W (FirePro V7900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 279mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	FirePro V7900
TDP	225W	150W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	100°C
Perf/Watt	10.0	15.1+51%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the FirePro V7900 launched at $999 and now averages $120. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) vs 18.8 (FirePro V7900) — the FirePro V7900 offers 0% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).