GRID M10-1B
VS
Radeon RX Vega 8

GRID M10-1B vs Radeon RX Vega 8

GRID M10-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 8

2018Core: 720 MHzBoost: 1190 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGRID M10-1BRadeon 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

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureGRID M10-1BRadeon 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)

FeatureGRID M10-1BRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGRID M10-1BRadeon RX Vega 8
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 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureGRID M10-1BRadeon RX Vega 8
DirectX
12_1
12
Max Displays
0
3
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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.

FeatureGRID M10-1BRadeon 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%
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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).

FeatureGRID M10-1BRadeon 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