FirePro W7100 vs GRID M60 8Q

When comparing FirePro W7100 and GRID M60 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 W7100 and GRID M60 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W7100
GRID M60 8Q

Main Specs

  FirePro W7100 GRID M60 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • FirePro W7100 has 77% more power consumption, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W7100 and GRID M60 8Q have maximum RAM of 8 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W7100 is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and GRID M60 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W7100 is 363 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • FirePro W7100 and GRID M60 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID M60 8Q is 26 mm longer, than FirePro W7100.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 8Q is 12 MHz higher, than FirePro W7100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 20−22
ultra / 1080p 21−24 12−14
QHD / 1440p 16−18 6−7
4K / 2160p 10−11 5−6
low / 720p 60−65 35−40
medium / 1080p 40−45 24−27
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 77% more, than GRID M60 8Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7100 GRID M60 8Q
Architecture GCN 3.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name Tonga GM204
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 12 August 2014 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1792 2048
Core clock speed 920 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 103.0 150.8
Floating-point performance 3,297 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 241 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 362 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +