GRID M10-1B vs Radeon HD 7870M

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 M10-1B is positioned at rank 377 and the Radeon HD 7870M is on rank 122, so the Radeon HD 7870M 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 M10-1B

#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 Radeon HD 7870M

#112

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

288%

#114

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

261%

#115

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

261%

#119

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

237%

#120

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

235%

#122

Radeon HD 7870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% 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 M10-1B.

Insight	GRID M10-1B	Radeon HD 7870M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 Radeon HD 7870M 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.

GRID M10-1B Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-1B and Radeon HD 7870M

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.

Radeon HD 7870M

The Radeon HD 7870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,507 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the Radeon HD 7870M reaches 1,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7870M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7870M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870M).

Feature	GRID M10-1B	Radeon HD 7870M
G3D Mark Score	1,504	1,507
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+371%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	768 KB+380%	160 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-1B	Radeon HD 7870M
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)

The GRID M10-1B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7870M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-1B) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7870M) — the GRID M10-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	Radeon HD 7870M
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7870M's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.