GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GRID M10-8Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
RTX family
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GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GRID M10-8Q Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GRID M10-8Q: 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 RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • +772.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $2,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 5369.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 1.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID M10-8Q

2016

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,595 vs 22,651).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 526.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 772.9% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 2,595), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GRID M10-8Q is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5369.1% (56.8 vs 1.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GRID M10-8Q Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GRID M10-8Q's 2,595 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 772.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score
22,651+773%
2,595
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Maxwell
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4352+580%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+1219%
1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+94%
1306 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
136+240%
40
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+1287%
0.31 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+1500%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GRID M10-8Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID M10-8Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M10-8Q
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-8Q carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 300% 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 RTX 4060 Ti and 64-bit on the GRID M10-8Q. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M10-8Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+1500%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M10-8Q
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M10-8Q
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M10-8Q
TDP
160W-29%
225W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85
Perf/Watt
141.6+1131%
11.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 84% cheaper ($2101 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.0 (GRID M10-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 5580% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M10-8Q
MSRP
$399-84%
$2500
Performance per Dollar
56.8+5580%
1.0
Codename
AD106
GM107
Release
May 18 2023
May 18 2016
Ranking
#59
#622

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