FirePro W5000 vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing FirePro W5000 and GRID M10 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 W5000 and GRID M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W5000 GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 200% more power consumption, than FirePro W5000.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than FirePro W5000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 208 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.
  • FirePro W5000 and GRID M10 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID M10 8Q is 84 mm longer, than FirePro W5000.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 2000 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 12−14
ultra / 1080p 9−10 8−9
QHD / 1440p 4−5 2−3
low / 720p 30−35 27−30
medium / 1080p 18−20 16−18
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 23% more, than GRID M10 8Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5000 GRID M10 8Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell
Code name Pitcairn GM107
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 7 August 2012 18 May 2016
Pipelines 768 640
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 52.24
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 1,672 gflops
Length 183 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 83.2 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 5.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 154 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
DisplayPort count 2
Dual-link DVI support +
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