
GRID M10-1B vs Radeon Vega 10

GRID M10-1B
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M10-1B is positioned at rank 377 and the Radeon Vega 10 is on rank 584, so the GRID M10-1B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-1B
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 10
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 10 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 10 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 Vega 10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| 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
The Radeon Vega 10 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $150 for the GRID M10-1B, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 51.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M10-1B | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Vega 10

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 Vega 10
The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the Radeon Vega 10 reaches 1,515 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 640 (Radeon Vega 10). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B) vs 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1301 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,504 | 1,515 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+190% | 1.665 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1301 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 10 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 Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the Radeon Vega 10's 10W — a 183% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 10). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 10W-96% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 151.5+2161% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The Radeon Vega 10 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) vs 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) — the Radeon Vega 10 offers 52% better value. The Radeon Vega 10 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M10-1B | Radeon Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $499-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $100-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.0 | 15.2+52% |
| Codename | GM204 | Raven |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 8 2019 |
| Ranking | #525 | #747 |
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