FirePro W8000 vs GRID M60 2Q

When comparing FirePro W8000 and GRID M60 2Q, 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 W8000 and GRID M60 2Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W8000 GRID M60 2Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 225 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W8000 has 2 GB more memory, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W8000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID M60 2Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 343 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • FirePro W8000 and GRID M60 2Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W8000 is 12 mm longer, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 488 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 35−40
ultra / 1080p 10−11 21−24
QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 35−40 60−65
medium / 1080p 21−24 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 2Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than FirePro W8000.

Full Specs

  FirePro W8000 GRID M60 2Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name Tahiti GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 14 June 2012 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1792 2048
Core clock speed 900 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 150.8
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 279 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 176 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) 391 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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