GRID M10-8Q vs Radeon HD 6950

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Radeon HD 6950

2010Boost: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M10-8Q

225

2,595

+0.1%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 6950

200

2,593

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 M10-8Q is positioned at rank #346 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 M10-8Q

#331

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14205%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

99%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

99%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

94%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

91%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

90%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID M10-8Q is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GRID M10-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 HD 6950.

Insight	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $500), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 399.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+399.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($100)

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 M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-8Q and Radeon HD 6950

GRID M10-8Q

The GRID M10-8Q 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: 2,595 points.

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-8Q scores 2,595 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
G3D Mark Score	2,595	2,593
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1408+120%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	2.253 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+63%	800 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	88+120%
L1 Cache	320 KB	352 KB+10%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
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 M10-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The GRID M10-8Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6950) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11_2
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs UVD 3.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
Encoder	NVENC (4th Gen)	UVD 3
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 6950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-8Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 6950
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	275mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	11.5	13.0+13%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6950 costs 80% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) — the Radeon HD 6950 offers 398.1% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).