GRID M3-3020
VS
Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

GRID M3-3020 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

GRID M3-3020

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 M3-3020 is positioned at rank #265 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 M3-3020

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Quadro M6000 24GB
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#264
GRID M40
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#265
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
100%
#266
GRID P40-8Q
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100%
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98%
#271
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MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
96%
#272
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MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
95%
#275
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94%
#276
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93%
#278
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88%
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 Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M3-3020 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M3-3020 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD.

InsightGRID M3-3020Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M3-3020 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 M3-3020 and Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

NVIDIA

GRID M3-3020

The GRID M3-3020 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 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M3-3020 scores 2,500 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD reaches 2,402 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M3-3020 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID M3-3020) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M3-3020) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureGRID M3-3020Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
G3D Mark Score
2,500+4%
2,402
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
640
704+10%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.672 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock
1306 MHz+4%
1251 MHz
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
40
44+10%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M3-3020Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
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 M3-3020 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD has 0 MB. The GRID M3-3020 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureGRID M3-3020Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M3-3020 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M3-3020) vs 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureGRID M3-3020Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
TDP
250W
15W-94%
Recommended PSU
350W
0W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
10.0
160.1+1501%
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Value Analysis

The GRID M3-3020 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID M3-3020) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

FeatureGRID M3-3020Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
MSRP
$1000
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
50.0
Infinity
Codename
GM107
Raven
Release
May 18 2016
May 10 2018
Ranking
#587
#673