GeForce 7000M vs GRID V100-8Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 7000M vs GRID V100-8Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 7000M vs GRID V100-8Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 7000M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 225W, a 192W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13 vs 16).
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).

GRID V100-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅+23.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌581.8% higher power demand at 225W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID V100-8Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 23.1% in PassMark G3D (16 vs 13), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 7000M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID V100-8Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID V100-8Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 7000M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 7000M vs GRID V100-8Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 7000M

The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.

GRID V100-8Q

The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7000M scores 13 versus the GRID V100-8Q's 16 — the GRID V100-8Q leads by 23.1%. The GeForce 7000M is built on Maxwell while the GRID V100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 7000M) vs 640 (GRID V100-8Q). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GRID V100-8Q
G3D Mark Score	13	16+23%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+85%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1306 MHz+11%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 7000M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID V100-8Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GRID V100-8Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7000M has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GRID V100-8Q carries 512 MB. GRID V100-8Q gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 7000M and 64-bit on the GRID V100-8Q. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GRID V100-8Q
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7000M draws 33W versus the GRID V100-8Q's 225W — a 148.8% difference. The GeForce 7000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7000M) vs 350W (GRID V100-8Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GRID V100-8Q
TDP	33W-85%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.4+300%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GRID V100-8Q (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GRID V100-8Q
MSRP	—	$10000
Codename	GM108	GM107
Release	March 13 2015	May 18 2016
Ranking	#847	#622

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