
GeForce GTX 465 vs GRID M10-8Q

GeForce GTX 465
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GRID M10-8Q
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID M10-8Q is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GRID M10-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 465 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M10-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1178.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1178.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 465 and GRID M10-8Q

GeForce GTX 465
The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

GRID M10-8Q
The GRID M10-8Q 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: 2,595 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 465 scores 2,654 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 465 is built on Fermi while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,654+2% | 2,595 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 640+82% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS | 1.672 TFLOPS+95% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 44+10% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+120% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 465 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-8Q has 2 GB. The GRID M10-8Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 465) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 465) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: VP4 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 465) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (4th Gen) |
| Decoder | VP4 | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 465 draws 200W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 465) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-11% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3+16% | 11.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The GeForce GTX 465 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 1175% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 465 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-89% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-92% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.3+1175% | 5.2 |
| Codename | GF100 | GM107 |
| Release | May 31 2010 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #618 | #622 |
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