GRID RTX6000-8Q vs FirePro S10000

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 S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-8Q.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S10000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S10000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $500), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.5%)
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 RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

FirePro S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-8Q and FirePro S10000

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q 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: 4,514 points.

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	4,514	4,537
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	4096 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+42%	3.405 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+24%	950 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32 ×2
TMUs	128+14%	112 ×2
L1 Cache	768 KB+71%	448 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID RTX6000-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
DirectX	12_2	12
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 3.2.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	UVD 3.2
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 50% difference. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S10000
TDP	225W-40%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	20.1+66%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the FirePro S10000 offers 1.1% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).