GRID M10-1B
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GRID M10-1B vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GRID M10-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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. The GRID M10-1B is positioned at rank #377 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 M10-1B

#362
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
24622%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
100%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
97%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
93%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
93%
#381
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
88%
#382
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
88%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
78%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
73%
#385
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
72%
#386
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
72%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
70%
#388
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
70%
#389
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
67%
#390
Quadro FX 560
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
63%
#391
GRID V100-2Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000
63%
#392
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
58%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
106%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
102%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
101%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
100%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
99%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
98%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
97%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
97%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
96%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
94%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
94%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
94%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
93%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
92%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
91%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
91%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
90%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M10-1B lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 690.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-1B.

InsightGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-690.7%)
Leading raw performance (+690.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 690.7% better value per dollar than the GRID M10-1B.

InsightGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+690.7%)
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 M10-1B and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

GRID M10-1B

The GRID M10-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,504 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 690.7%. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

FeatureGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
1,504
11,892+691%
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock
1178 MHz
1755 MHz+49%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
0.75 MB
2.5 MB+233%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M10-1B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-1B) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX
12_1
12.2+2%
Max Displays
0
4
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 53.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
225W
130W-42%
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
1mm
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
6.7
91.5+1266%
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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 693% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID M10-1BGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$2500
$249-90%
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$150
Performance per Dollar
10.0
79.3+693%
Codename
GM204
GA106
Release
August 30 2015
January 4 2022
Ranking
#525
#224