GRID M10-0B vs Radeon 520
GRID M10-0B
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M10-0B is positioned at rank 403 and the Radeon 520 is on rank 112, so the Radeon 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-0B
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-0B.
| Insight | GRID M10-0B | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $78 (vs $1,000), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1186.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M10-0B | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1186.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($78) |
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 GRID M10-0B and Radeon 520
GRID M10-0B
The GRID M10-0B 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: 871 points.
Radeon 520
The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M10-0B scores 871 and the Radeon 520 reaches 874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-0B is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 520 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-0B) vs 512 (Radeon 520). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0B) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M10-0B | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 871 | 874 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.672 TFLOPS+38% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1306 MHz+10% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M10-0B | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-0B) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon 520) — the GRID M10-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M10-0B | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M10-0B draws 225W versus the Radeon 520's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-0B) vs 250W (Radeon 520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID M10-0B | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 3.9 | 17.5+349% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-0B launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon 520 launched at $78 and now averages $78. The Radeon 520 costs 92.2% less ($922 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.9 (GRID M10-0B) vs 11.2 (Radeon 520) — the Radeon 520 offers 1144.4% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GRID M10-0B | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | $78-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $78-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.9 | 11.2+1144% |
| Codename | GM107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 18 2016 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #622 | #668 |
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