FirePro R5000 vs GRID M60 1Q

When comparing FirePro R5000 and GRID M60 1Q, 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 R5000 and GRID M60 1Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro R5000 GRID M60 1Q
Power consumption (TDP) 350 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 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro R5000 has 55% more power consumption, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro R5000 has 1 GB more memory, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro R5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID M60 1Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro R5000 is 268 MHz higher, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • FirePro R5000 and GRID M60 1Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • FirePro R5000 is 12 mm longer, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 1Q is 1812 MHz higher, than FirePro R5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 21−24
ultra / 1080p 8−9 12−14
QHD / 1440p 2−3 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 27−30 40−45
medium / 1080p 16−18 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 1Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 69% more, than FirePro R5000.

Full Specs

  FirePro R5000 GRID M60 1Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name Pitcairn GM204
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 25 February 2013 30 August 2015
Pipelines 768 2048
Core clock speed 825 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 150.8
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 279 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 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
Form factor full height / full length
Dual-link DVI support +
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