GRID RTX6000-8Q vs FirePro S7000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID RTX6000-8Q

225

4,514

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

FirePro S7000

150

4,524

+0.2%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

Radeon HD 6990

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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.

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 S7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

88%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

80%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#226

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4081%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

100%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

99%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

97%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

92%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

87%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

87%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

81%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

79%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

78%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

75%

#255

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

75%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 S7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
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	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (292mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1152.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S7000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1152.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 S7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-8Q and FirePro S7000

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 S7000

The FirePro S7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,524 points. Launch price was $1,249.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 and the FirePro S7000 reaches 4,524 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro S7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1,280 (FirePro S7000). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000).

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S7000
G3D Mark Score	4,514	4,524
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+98%	2.432 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 RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S7000
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 S7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S7000 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 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S7000
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_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S7000
DirectX	12_2	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S7000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S7000
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the FirePro S7000's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 350W (FirePro S7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 292mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	FirePro S7000
TDP	225W	150W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	292mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	20.1	30.2+50%

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 and now averages $40. The FirePro S7000 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 113.1 (FirePro S7000) — the FirePro S7000 offers 1156.7% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).