GRID M10-8Q vs Radeon HD 8770

CPU

GPU

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Radeon HD 8770

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M10-8Q

225

2,595

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 8770

2,607

+0.5%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M10-8Q is positioned at rank 346 and the Radeon HD 8770 is on rank 271, so the Radeon HD 8770 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 M10-8Q

#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 Radeon HD 8770

#261

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

625%

#263

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

566%

#264

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

565%

#268

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

514%

#269

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

510%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-8Q.

Insight	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+234.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($150)

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 8770 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-8Q and Radeon HD 8770

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 8770

The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-8Q scores 2,595 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 825 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
G3D Mark Score	2,595	2,607
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+164%	0.6336 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+58%	825 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	320 KB+233%	96 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
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 M10-8Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8770) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_0
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
Encoder	NVENC (4th Gen)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon HD 8770
TDP	225W	50W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	11.5	52.1+353%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 8770 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the Radeon HD 8770 offers 234.6% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).