
GRID M10-2B vs Radeon E8860

GRID M10-2B
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M10-2B is positioned at rank 372 and the Radeon E8860 is on rank 451, so the GRID M10-2B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2B
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8860 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-2B.
| Insight | GRID M10-2B | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon E8860 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon E8860 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 64.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M10-2B | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 M10-2B and Radeon E8860

GRID M10-2B
The GRID M10-2B 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: 1,644 points.

Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M10-2B scores 1,644 and the Radeon E8860 reaches 1,686 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-2B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon E8860 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-2B) vs 640 (Radeon E8860). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2B) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M10-2B | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,644 | 1,686+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+503% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+88% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+380% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M10-2B | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-2B) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon E8860) — the GRID M10-2B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M10-2B | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M10-2B draws 225W versus the Radeon E8860's 37W — a 143.5% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-2B) vs 350W (Radeon E8860). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID M10-2B | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 37W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3 | 45.6+525% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-2B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon E8860 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The Radeon E8860 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.6 (GRID M10-2B) vs 33.7 (Radeon E8860) — the Radeon E8860 offers 63.6% better value. The GRID M10-2B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GRID M10-2B | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $300-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.6 | 33.7+64% |
| Codename | GM204 | Venus |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #433 | #734 |
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