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GRID M60-4Q
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FirePro S7150
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M60-4Q is positioned at rank 318 and the FirePro S7150 is on rank 315, so the FirePro S7150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-4Q
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S7150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S7150 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M60-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $459), it costs 74% less, resulting in a 288.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+288.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($459) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-4Q and FirePro S7150
GRID M60-4Q
The GRID M60-4Q 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: 3,831 points.
FirePro S7150
The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-4Q scores 3,831 and the FirePro S7150 reaches 3,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro S7150 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 2,048 (FirePro S7150). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q) vs 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150).
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,831+2% | 3,770 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+28% | 3.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID M60-4Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S7150 has 4 GB. The FirePro S7150 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro S7150) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 12 (FirePro S7150). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GRID M60-4Q) vs VCE 3.0 (FirePro S7150). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID M60-4Q) vs H.264,H.265 (FirePro S7150).
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC | UVD 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-4Q draws 225W versus the FirePro S7150's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro S7150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-4Q) vs 350W (FirePro S7150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 150W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 17.0 | 25.1+48% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-4Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 and now averages $459. The GRID M60-4Q costs 73.9% less ($339 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 8.2 (FirePro S7150) — the GRID M60-4Q offers 289% better value. The FirePro S7150 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | FirePro S7150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $2399-4% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-74% | $459 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.9+289% | 8.2 |
| Codename | GM204 | Tonga |
| Release | August 30 2015 | February 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #433 | #521 |
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