FirePro M4150 vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing FirePro M4150 and GRID M6 8Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M4150 and GRID M6 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M4150
GRID M6 8Q

Main Specs

  FirePro M4150 GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
 
  • FirePro M4150 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID M6 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 7 GB more memory, than FirePro M4150.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro M4150 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 7 MHz higher, than FirePro M4150.
  • FirePro M4150 and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 1012 MHz higher, than FirePro M4150.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 18−20
ultra / 1080p 0−1 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 12−14 35−40
medium / 1080p 3−4 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than FirePro M4150.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4150 GRID M6 8Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name Opal GM204
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 16 October 2013 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 715 MHz 722 MHz
Transistor count 950 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 17.16 69.31
Floating-point performance 549.1 gflops 2,218 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2