FirePro S9000 vs GRID K240Q

When comparing FirePro S9000 and GRID K240Q, 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 S9000 and GRID K240Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro S9000
GRID K240Q

Main Specs

  FirePro S9000 GRID K240Q
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • FirePro S9000 has 55% more power consumption, than GRID K240Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S9000 has 5 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID K240Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9000 is 155 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
  • FirePro S9000 and GRID K240Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9000 is 500 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 10−11
ultra / 1080p 21−24 6−7
QHD / 1440p 16−18 1−2
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 21−24
medium / 1080p 40−45 12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 260% more, than GRID K240Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9000 GRID K240Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Tahiti GK104
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 24 August 2012 28 June 2013
Pipelines 1792 1536
Core clock speed 900 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 95.36
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 92 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
DisplayPort count 1
Dual-link DVI support +