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GRID M10-1B vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

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GRID M10-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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GRID M10-1B vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) Performance Spectrum

GRID M10-1B
0.5 GB 225
1,504
+0.3%
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Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Shared System RAM 12
1,500
0.0%
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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.

GRID M10-1B vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M10-1B

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GRID M10-1B is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌1775% higher power demand at 225W vs 12W.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 12W instead of 225W, a 213W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2019 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID M10-1B is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (1,504 vs 1,500), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID M10-1B is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID M10-1B makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID M10-1B vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) reaches 1,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGRID M10-1BIris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,504
1,500
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
28 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
2048+4167%
48
Boost Clock
1178 MHz+7%
1100 MHz
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M10-1BIris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M10-1B has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) carries 0 MB. GRID M10-1B gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M10-1B and System on the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU).

FeatureGRID M10-1BIris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-1B) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureGRID M10-1BIris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
DirectX
12_1
12 (12_1)
Max Displays
0
3
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 179.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGRID M10-1BIris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
TDP
225W
12W-95%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
0mm
Height
—
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
—
85
Perf/Watt
6.7
125.0+1766%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M10-1B came in at $2500, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($2500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.6 (GRID M10-1B) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID M10-1BIris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
MSRP
$2500
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.6
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11
Release
August 30 2015
May 28 2019
Ranking
#525
#760
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