GRID V100D-8Q vs FirePro W8000

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 V100D-8Q is positioned at rank 387 and the FirePro W8000 is on rank 260, so the FirePro W8000 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 V100D-8Q

#372

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

35174%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

100%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

100%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

90%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

83%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

76%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

76%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

74%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

71%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

64%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

57%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

57%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

57%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

55%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8000

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

88%

#245

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5554%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 V100D-8Q.

Insight	GRID V100D-8Q	FirePro W8000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W8000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W8000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $1,599 (vs $10,000), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 540.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100D-8Q	FirePro W8000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+540.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)	✅More affordable ($1,599)

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 V100D-8Q Benchmark Check

FirePro W8000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100D-8Q and FirePro W8000

GRID V100D-8Q

The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.

FirePro W8000

The FirePro W8000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,259 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID V100D-8Q scores 4,156 and the FirePro W8000 reaches 4,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID V100D-8Q is built on Maxwell while the FirePro W8000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 1,792 (FirePro W8000). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000).

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	FirePro W8000
G3D Mark Score	4,156	4,259+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1792+180%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+93%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	112+180%
L1 Cache	320 KB	448 KB+40%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	FirePro W8000
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 V100D-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W8000 has 4 GB. The FirePro W8000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro W8000) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	FirePro W8000
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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Power & Dimensions

The GRID V100D-8Q draws 225W versus the FirePro W8000's 225W — a 0% difference. The FirePro W8000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 350W (FirePro W8000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	FirePro W8000
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	58°C
Perf/Watt	18.5	18.9+2%

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Value Analysis

The GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000 MSRP and currently averages $10000, while the FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 and now averages $1599. The FirePro W8000 costs 84% less ($8401 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 2.7 (FirePro W8000) — the FirePro W8000 offers 575% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).