
GRID M10-1B vs Radeon RX Vega 8

GRID M10-1B
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-1B
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 8 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 8 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 Radeon RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M10-1B offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID M10-1B | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 8 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-1B and Radeon RX Vega 8

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 RX Vega 8
The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the Radeon RX Vega 8 reaches 1,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 8 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1190 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,504 | 1,540+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+300% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1190 MHz+1% |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID M10-1B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 has 0 MB. The GRID M10-1B offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-1B) vs 12 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega 8's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 102.7+1433% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM204 | Vega |
| Release | August 30 2015 | February 1 2018 |
| Ranking | #525 | #372 |
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