GRID M10-4Q vs Radeon R9 260

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

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13937%

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GRID M10-4Q

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100%

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GRID M10-8Q

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89%

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86%

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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 Radeon R9 260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-4Q.

Insight	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R9 260
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $340), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 770.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R9 260
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+770.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)	✅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 M10-4Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 260 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-4Q and Radeon R9 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 R9 260

The Radeon R9 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,048 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-4Q scores 2,977 and the Radeon R9 260 reaches 3,048 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-4Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 260 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 260). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 260).

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R9 260
G3D Mark Score	2,977	3,048+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	4.849 TFLOPS+190%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	320 KB	640 KB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R9 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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 260) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R9 260
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 260's 275W — a 20% difference. The GRID M10-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-4Q) vs 450W (Radeon R9 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID M10-4Q	Radeon R9 260
TDP	225W-18%	275W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	13.2+19%	11.1

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon R9 260 launched at $139 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 260 costs 88.2% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 76.2 (Radeon R9 260) — the Radeon R9 260 offers 765.9% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).