GRID M10-1Q vs P106-090

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.

GRID M10-1Q vs P106-090 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID M10-1Q vs P106-090: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M10-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

P106-090

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($389 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

P106-090 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.4% in PassMark G3D (2,466 vs 2,385), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M10-1Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

P106-090 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, P106-090 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID M10-1Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID M10-1Q vs P106-090 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GRID M10-1Q

The GRID M10-1Q 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: 2,385 points.

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-1Q scores 2,385 and the P106-090 reaches 2,466 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1Q) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1Q) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-1Q	P106-090
G3D Mark Score	2,385	2,466+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+105%	2.352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1531 MHz+30%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	768 KB+167%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-1Q	P106-090
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M10-1Q and 64-bit on the P106-090. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-1Q) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the GRID M10-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-1Q	P106-090
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-1Q) vs 12 (P106-090). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID M10-1Q	P106-090
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1Q draws 225W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 100% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1Q) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-1Q	P106-090
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	250mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	60°C
Perf/Watt	10.6	32.9+210%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M10-1Q came in at $0, while the P106-090 launched at $389. On MSRP, GRID M10-1Q was 100+% cheaper ($389 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GRID M10-1Q) vs 6.3 (P106-090) — the GRID M10-1Q offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is P106-090 (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	GRID M10-1Q	P106-090
MSRP	$0-100%	$389
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	6.3
Codename	GM204	GP106
Release	August 30 2015	July 31 2017
Ranking	#525	#639

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