GRID M10-2Q vs GRID M10-8Q

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID M10-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 267mm, a 266mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID M10-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌26600% longer card at 267mm vs 1mm.

GRID M10-2Q

2015

GRID M10-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 267mm, a 266mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌26600% longer card at 267mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID M10-2Q better than GRID M10-8Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,692 vs 2,595 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID M10-2Q is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M10-2Q is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID M10-2Q can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $2,500 MSRP. GRID M10-2Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GRID M10-2Q is in basically the same MSRP band at $2,500 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 3.7% higher G3D Mark. GRID M10-8Q is the newer 2016 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GRID M10-8Q make more sense than GRID M10-2Q?

Yes. GRID M10-8Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GRID M10-2Q. The trade-off is that GRID M10-2Q currently gives you 3.7% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 3.7% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GRID M10-2Q Benchmark Check

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
1080p
low	103 FPS	30 FPS
medium	85 FPS	17 FPS
high	67 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	14 FPS
medium	72 FPS	7 FPS
high	51 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	5 FPS
medium	26 FPS	3 FPS
high	17 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
1080p
low	121 FPS	82 FPS
medium	97 FPS	51 FPS
high	81 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	36 FPS
medium	65 FPS	25 FPS
high	53 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	11 FPS
medium	32 FPS	9 FPS
high	29 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
1080p
low	121 FPS	117 FPS
medium	97 FPS	93 FPS
high	81 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	88 FPS
medium	73 FPS	70 FPS
high	61 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	58 FPS
medium	48 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
1080p
low	121 FPS	117 FPS
medium	97 FPS	93 FPS
high	81 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	88 FPS
medium	73 FPS	70 FPS
high	61 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	58 FPS
medium	48 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-2Q and GRID M10-8Q

GRID M10-2Q

The GRID M10-2Q 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: 2,692 points.

GRID M10-8Q

The GRID M10-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-2Q scores 2,692 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score	2,692+4%	2,595
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+189%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1306 MHz+11%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
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 feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-2Q draws 225W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID M10-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-2Q) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	GRID M10-8Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	12.0+4%	11.5

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500 MSRP, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.1 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 1.0 (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-2Q offers 10% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).