GRID M10-0Q vs GeForce GT 445M

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 M10-0Q is positioned at rank 389 and the GeForce GT 445M is on rank 59, so the GeForce GT 445M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-0Q

#374

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

36932%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

95%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

95%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

87%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

80%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

80%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

77%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

75%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

68%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

60%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

60%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

60%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

57%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

57%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 445M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

91%

#49

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#51

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#52

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

182%

#56

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#57

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#59

GeForce GT 445M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 445M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-0Q.

Insight	GRID M10-0Q	GeForce GT 445M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 445M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-0Q and GeForce GT 445M

GRID M10-0Q

The GRID M10-0Q 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: 796 points.

GeForce GT 445M

The GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-0Q scores 796 and the GeForce GT 445M reaches 811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-0Q is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 445M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-0Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 445M). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0Q) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 445M).

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	GeForce GT 445M
G3D Mark Score	796	811+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+297%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+900%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	GeForce GT 445M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M10-0Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 445M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 445M) — the GRID M10-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	GeForce GT 445M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1.5 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-0Q) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 445M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	GeForce GT 445M
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-0Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 445M's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 445M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-0Q) vs 350W (GeForce GT 445M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.