GRID M10-4Q vs Radeon R7 260

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M10-4Q

225

2,977

+2.9%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon R7 260

95

2,892

0.0%

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. The GRID M10-4Q is positioned at rank #344 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 M10-4Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

99%

#329

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13937%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

100%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

97%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

97%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

90%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

89%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

86%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

86%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 260.

Insight	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R7 260
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $110 (vs $340), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 200.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R7 260
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+200.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)	✅More affordable ($110)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-4Q and Radeon R7 260

GRID M10-4Q

The GRID M10-4Q 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: 2,977 points.

Radeon R7 260

The Radeon R7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 17 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-4Q scores 2,977 and the Radeon R7 260 reaches 2,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-4Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 260 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 768 (Radeon R7 260). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R7 260
G3D Mark Score	2,977+3%	2,892
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+9%	1.536 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+19%	1100 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R7 260
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 M10-4Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 260 has 1 GB. The GRID M10-4Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 260) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R7 260
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 260's 95W — a 81.3% difference. The Radeon R7 260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-4Q) vs 400W (Radeon R7 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R7 260
TDP	225W	95W-58%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	13.2	30.4+130%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 and now averages $110. The Radeon R7 260 costs 67.6% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) — the Radeon R7 260 offers 198.9% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).