GRID M10-8Q vs Radeon RX 550

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 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 RX 550

2,674

+3.0%

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 M10-8Q 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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 RX 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $500), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1372.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX 550
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1372.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($35)

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 RX 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-8Q and Radeon RX 550

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 RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-8Q scores 2,595 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	2,595	2,674+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+38%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+10%	1183 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 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 RX 550) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX 550
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 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX 550
Encoder	NVENC (4th Gen)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-8Q) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 155mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX 550
TDP	225W	50W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	155mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	11.5	53.5+365%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 93% less ($465 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 1369.2% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).