AMD FirePro S7150 vs NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records a single direct head-to-head comparison in Geekbench Vulkan. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31,220, while the AMD FirePro S7150 scores 29,690. That is a 5.2% delta in favor of NVIDIA. In absolute terms, the GRID M60-1Q is ahead by 1,530 points on this particular workload.

NVIDIA’s win is notable but not overwhelming. The 5.2% gap suggests the GRID M60-1Q holds a measurable edge in Vulkan compute or graphics tasks, yet the FirePro S7150 remains close enough to compete in the same tier. Looking at the broader database, the GRID M60-1Q sits at the 76th percentile of all GPUs, while the FirePro S7150 lands at the 73rd. That three-point percentile gap reinforces the head-to-head result: NVIDIA is slightly faster in the recorded test, but neither card dominates the other in the overall distribution.

The FirePro S7150 has one additional benchmark in the database, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 26,543, which is not part of the direct comparison. The GRID M60-1Q has no OpenCL record, so cross-API comparisons are not possible from the recorded data. For the single shared test, the GRID M60-1Q’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 at 31,206 (0% delta) and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at 31,087 (0.4% delta). The FirePro S7150’s nearest rivals include the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 28,020 (0.3% delta) and the Radeon Pro W5500X at 27,973 (0.5% delta). Notably, the GRID M60-1Q’s closest competitor is a professional Quadro card, while the FirePro S7150’s closest competitor is a consumer GeForce card, hinting at different positioning in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural families. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q uses the GM204 chip, built on Maxwell 2.0, while the AMD FirePro S7150 uses the Tonga chip, built on GCN 3.0. Both are fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC, so the process node is identical. Transistor counts are close: the GRID M60-1Q packs 5,200 million transistors on a 398 mm² die, giving a density of 13.1 million transistors per square millimeter. The FirePro S7150 has 5,000 million transistors on a 366 mm² die, with a slightly higher density of 13.7 million per square millimeter. The die size difference is 32 mm², and the transistor density difference is 0.6 million per square millimeter, both favoring AMD in terms of packing efficiency.

Clock behavior differs significantly. The GRID M60-1Q has a base clock of 557 MHz and a boost clock of 1,178 MHz, a 621 MHz boost range. The FirePro S7150 has no recorded base or boost clock in the database, only a memory clock of 1,250 MHz (5 Gbps effective). The GRID M60-1Q’s memory clock is 1,253 MHz (5 Gbps effective), nearly identical to AMD’s. Memory configuration diverges sharply: the GRID M60-1Q has 1,024 MB (1 GB) of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, while the FirePro S7150 has 8 GB of GDDR5 on the same 256-bit bus. Bandwidth is close, 160.4 GB/s for NVIDIA versus 160.0 GB/s for AMD, but the capacity difference is eightfold.

Compute resources overlap in part. Both have 2,048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units. The GRID M60-1Q has 64 ROPs, double the FirePro S7150’s 32 ROPs. This ROP advantage explains the pixel rate gap: NVIDIA delivers 75.39 GPixel/s versus AMD’s 29.44 GPixel/s. Texture rate also favors NVIDIA, 150.8 GTexel/s versus 117.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance shows NVIDIA ahead at 4.825 TFLOPS versus 3.768 TFLOPS. The FirePro S7150 has a recorded FP16 figure of 7.537 TFLOPS (2:1), while the GRID M60-1Q has no FP16 entry. Power consumption differs: the GRID M60-1Q is rated at 225 W, the FirePro S7150 at 150 W. The NVIDIA card is dual-slot with a 1x 8-pin connector and a suggested 550 W PSU; the AMD card is single-slot with a 1x 6-pin connector and a suggested 450 W PSU.

API support shows minor differences. Both support DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6. The GRID M60-1Q supports Vulkan 1.4, while the FirePro S7150 supports Vulkan 1.2.170. The DirectX feature level also differs: NVIDIA is at 12_1, AMD at 12_0, indicating NVIDIA supports higher-tier DirectX 12 features. Neither card has display outputs, so both are intended for server or compute use. Physical dimensions differ: the GRID M60-1Q is 267 mm (10.5 inches) long, the FirePro S7150 is 241 mm (9.5 inches) long with a height of 111 mm (4.4 inches). The FirePro S7150 has a launch MSRP of 2,399 USD, while the GRID M60-1Q has no recorded MSRP.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear but narrow win for the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q in Vulkan performance. The 5.2% lead over the FirePro S7150 in the head-to-head test, combined with the 76th versus 73rd percentile ranking, suggests NVIDIA is the faster card in the measured workload. The GRID M60-1Q also offers higher FP32 throughput (4.825 versus 3.768 TFLOPS), double the pixel rate, and a higher texture rate. For any workload that leans on these raw compute metrics, the data favors NVIDIA.

However, the FirePro S7150 is not without arguments. Its 8 GB memory capacity dwarfs the GRID M60-1Q’s 1 GB. For workloads that require large datasets or multiple contexts in memory, the AMD card’s capacity is a decisive advantage, even if its bandwidth is nearly identical. The FirePro S7150 also consumes less power, 150 W versus 225 W, and fits in a single slot, making it easier to deploy in dense server configurations. Its FP16 capability, 7.537 TFLOPS, is recorded while NVIDIA has none, so if FP16 workloads matter, the FirePro S7150 is the only option in this pair.

The verdict depends on the workload. For pure Vulkan performance, FP32 compute, or pixel-heavy rendering, the GRID M60-1Q wins. For memory-hungry tasks, power-constrained environments, or FP16 compute, the FirePro S7150 is the better fit. The data does not crown a single overall winner; it splits along usage patterns.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher Vulkan benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31,220 in Geekbench Vulkan, while the AMD FirePro S7150 scores 29,690, giving NVIDIA a 5.2% lead.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q has 1,024 MB (1 GB) of GDDR5, while the AMD FirePro S7150 has 8 GB of GDDR5. Both use a 256-bit memory bus.

Q: Do these cards have display outputs?

A: No. Both the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q and the AMD FirePro S7150 are listed with no display outputs, indicating they are intended for server or compute use.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q has a 225 W TDP with a 1x 8-pin power connector and a suggested 550 W PSU. The AMD FirePro S7150 has a 150 W TDP with a 1x 6-pin connector and a suggested 450 W PSU.

Q: Which card has higher FP32 performance?

A: The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q delivers 4.825 TFLOPS FP32, compared to the AMD FirePro S7150’s 3.768 TFLOPS.

Q: Is there a difference in API support?

A: Yes. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4, while the AMD FirePro S7150 supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.2.170. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q wins in the recorded head-to-head Vulkan test, with a 5.2% higher score. It also wins on raw throughput metrics: FP32 performance is 28% higher (4.825 versus 3.768 TFLOPS), pixel rate is 156% higher (75.39 versus 29.44 GPixel/s), and texture rate is 28% higher (150.8 versus 117.8 GTexel/s). The ROP count is double, 64 versus 32, which directly feeds pixel processing. For any workload that stresses shading, texturing, or rasterization, the GRID M60-1Q is the stronger card. Its 1 GB memory, though limited, is paired with 160.4 GB/s bandwidth, so small working sets will see no penalty.

The AMD FirePro S7150 wins on memory capacity, offering 8 GB versus 1 GB, an eightfold advantage. This makes it the only choice for workloads that need to hold large models, multiple virtual machines, or extensive datasets on the GPU. Its power draw is 33% lower (150 W versus 225 W), and it occupies a single slot versus dual-slot, making it more efficient in space-constrained server racks. The FirePro S7150 also has recorded FP16 performance at 7.537 TFLOPS (2:1), while the GRID M60-1Q has no FP16 entry, so FP16 compute is exclusively AMD’s territory in this comparison. The FirePro S7150’s smaller die, 366 mm² versus 398 mm², and higher transistor density, 13.7M/mm² versus 13.1M/mm², suggest a more compact implementation, though the performance data does not show a direct benefit.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in several recorded specifications. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q uses the GM204 chip on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, while the AMD FirePro S7150 uses the Tonga chip on GCN 3.0. Transistor count is 5,200 million for NVIDIA versus 5,000 million for AMD. Die size is 398 mm² for NVIDIA versus 366 mm² for AMD, with transistor density at 13.1M/mm² versus 13.7M/mm². Base clock is 557 MHz for NVIDIA, with no base clock recorded for AMD. Boost clock is 1,178 MHz for NVIDIA, with none recorded for AMD. Memory size is 1,024 MB versus 8 GB. Memory type is GDDR5 for both, but the bus width is 256 bit for both, making the bandwidth difference minor: 160.4 GB/s versus 160.0 GB/s.

Shading units are identical at 2,048, and TMUs are identical at 128. ROPs differ: 64 for NVIDIA, 32 for AMD. Pixel rate is 75.39 GPixel/s versus 29.44 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 150.8 GTexel/s versus 117.8 GTexel/s. FP32 is 4.825 TFLOPS versus 3.768 TFLOPS. FP16 is not recorded for NVIDIA, while AMD has 7.537 TFLOPS (2:1). TDP is 225 W versus 150 W. Slot width is dual-slot versus single-slot. Power connectors are 1x 8-pin versus 1x 6-pin. Suggested PSU is 550 W versus 450 W. Both use PCIe 3.0 x16 and have no display outputs. DirectX support is 12 (12_1) versus 12 (12_0). OpenGL is 4.6 for both. Vulkan is 1.4 versus 1.2.170. Length is 267 mm versus 241 mm, with AMD also recording a height of 111 mm. The FirePro S7150 has a launch MSRP of 2,399 USD; the GRID M60-1Q has no recorded MSRP.