GRID M10-4Q vs Radeon R9 360
GRID M10-4Q
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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 M10-4Q is positioned at rank 344 and the Radeon R9 360 is on rank 179, so the Radeon R9 360 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-4Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 360
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $340), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 529.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+529.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-4Q and Radeon R9 360
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 360
The Radeon R9 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M10-4Q scores 2,977 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-4Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,977 | 3,032+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.672 TFLOPS+77% | 0.9472 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1306 MHz+41% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M10-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-4Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 30W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Height | — | 110mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 101.1+666% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 360 costs 83.8% less ($285 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the Radeon R9 360 offers 526.1% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2805 | $99-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | $55-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.8 | 55.1+526% |
| Codename | GM107 | Tropo |
| Release | May 18 2016 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #622 | #711 |
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