GRID M10-0Q vs Radeon HD 7730M
GRID M10-0Q
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Radeon HD 7730M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M10-0Q is positioned at rank 389 and the Radeon HD 7730M is on rank 110, so the Radeon HD 7730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-0Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID M10-0Q | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M10-0Q 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-0Q and Radeon HD 7730M
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.
Radeon HD 7730M
The Radeon HD 7730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 786 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M10-0Q scores 796 and the Radeon HD 7730M reaches 786 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-0Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7730M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-0Q) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7730M). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0Q) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730M).
| Feature | GRID M10-0Q | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 796+1% | 786 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.672 TFLOPS+172% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+233% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M10-0Q | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID M10-0Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7730M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7730M) — the GRID M10-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M10-0Q | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M10-0Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7730M's 47W — a 130.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-0Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID M10-0Q | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 47W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 16.7+377% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-0Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID M10-0Q | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | Cape Verde |
| Release | May 18 2016 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #622 | #841 |
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