FirePro S9000 vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing FirePro S9000 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 S9000 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 S9000
GRID M6 8Q

Main Specs

  FirePro S9000 GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • FirePro S9000 has 250% more power consumption, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro S9000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro S9000 is 178 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • FirePro S9000 and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9000 is 488 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 18−20
ultra / 1080p 21−24 10−11
QHD / 1440p 16−18 5−6
4K / 2160p 10−11 4−5
low / 720p 60−65 35−40
medium / 1080p 40−45 21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GRID M6 8Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9000 GRID M6 8Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name Tahiti GM204
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 24 August 2012 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1792 1536
Core clock speed 900 MHz 722 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 69.31
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 2,218 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 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
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 92 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
DisplayPort count 1
Dual-link DVI support +