GRID M10-0Q vs Radeon R8 M445DX

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. The GRID M10-0Q is positioned at rank #389 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R8 M445DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. 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	Radeon R8 M445DX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R8 M445DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M445DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 206.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-0Q	Radeon R8 M445DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+206.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($49)

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.

GRID M10-0Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R8 M445DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-0Q and Radeon R8 M445DX

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 R8 M445DX

The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-0Q scores 796 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-0Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-0Q) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0Q) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 920 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	Radeon R8 M445DX
G3D Mark Score	796	797
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+100%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+184%	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+42%	920 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+100%	20
L1 Cache	320 KB+300%	80 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+1438%	0.13 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	Radeon R8 M445DX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-0Q) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the GRID M10-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	Radeon R8 M445DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+1438%	0.13 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-0Q) vs 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	Radeon R8 M445DX
DirectX	12_1	12_0
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-0Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-0Q) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-0Q	Radeon R8 M445DX
TDP	225W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	3.5	53.1+1417%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-0Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R8 M445DX costs 67.3% less ($101 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.3 (GRID M10-0Q) vs 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon R8 M445DX offers 207.5% better value.