GRID M10-2Q vs Radeon Pro 450

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 M10-2Q is positioned at rank #342 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 M10-2Q

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GRID M10-2Q

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100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-2Q.

Insight	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon Pro 450
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 279.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon Pro 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+279.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

GRID M10-2Q Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-2Q and Radeon Pro 450

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.

Radeon Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-2Q scores 2,692 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	2,692	2,723+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+371%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	768 KB+380%	160 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon Pro 450
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	12_1	12_0
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 146.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	225W	35W-84%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	12.0	77.8+548%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 280.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).