GRID M10-1B vs Radeon R9 255

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 255 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M10-1B	Radeon R9 255
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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

The Radeon R9 255 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 255 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 399% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-1B	Radeon R9 255
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+399%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 R9 255 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-1B and Radeon R9 255

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 R9 255

The Radeon R9 255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the Radeon R9 255 reaches 1,501 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 R9 255 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 255). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 255).

Feature	GRID M10-1B	Radeon R9 255
G3D Mark Score	1,504	1,501
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+47%	3.29 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	768 KB+71%	448 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-1B	Radeon R9 255
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 R9 255 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 255 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-1B) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 255) — the GRID M10-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	Radeon R9 255
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 255's 190W — a 16.9% difference. The Radeon R9 255 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 400W (Radeon R9 255). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID M10-1B	Radeon R9 255
TDP	225W	190W-16%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	6.7	7.9+18%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 255 launched at $139 and now averages $30. The Radeon R9 255 costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) vs 50.0 (Radeon R9 255) — the Radeon R9 255 offers 400% better value. The GRID M10-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).