GRID M10-2Q vs Radeon R9 M380

GRID M10-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M10-2Q

225

2,692

0.0%

GeForce 845M

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce MX250

GeForce GTX 980M

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon R9 M380

2,752

+2.2%

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 M10-2Q is positioned at rank 342 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the GRID M10-2Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

97%

#327

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13679%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

100%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

99%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

98%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

96%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

95%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

95%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

91%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

90%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

88%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

87%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

84%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380

#369

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1184%

#371

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1073%

#372

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1070%

#376

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

973%

#377

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

967%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

96%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

94%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

93%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

92%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 R9 M380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M10-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M10-2Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon R9 M380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+95.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 R9 M380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-2Q and Radeon R9 M380

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 R9 M380

The Radeon R9 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,752 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-2Q scores 2,692 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon R9 M380
G3D Mark Score	2,692	2,752+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+214%	1.536 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+18%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	768 KB+300%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon R9 M380
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)

The GRID M10-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M380 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M380 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M380) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon R9 M380
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon R9 M380
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	3

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-2Q	Radeon R9 M380
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	12.0	36.7+206%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GRID M10-2Q costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the GRID M10-2Q offers 94.6% better value.