GRID M40 vs Moore Threads MTT S80

GRID M40

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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Moore Threads MTT S80

Core: 1800 MHz
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GRID M40 vs Moore Threads MTT S80 Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID M40 vs Moore Threads MTT S80: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M40

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 255W, a 205W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 284.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,000 MSRPvs$260 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 9.7 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $260 MSRP).

Moore Threads MTT S80

Why buy it

  • Costs $740 less on MSRP ($260 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 286.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.7 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($260 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • GRID M40 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Moore Threads MTT S80 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 410% higher power demand at 255W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Moore Threads MTT S80 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (2,513 vs 2,500), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Moore Threads MTT S80 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Moore Threads MTT S80 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $740 cheaper on MSRP at $260 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 286.6% (9.7 vs 2.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GRID M40 vs Moore Threads MTT S80 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GRID M40

The GRID M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

Moore Threads MTT S80

The Moore Threads MTT S80 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,513 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M40 scores 2,500 and the Moore Threads MTT S80 reaches 2,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M40 is built on Maxwell while the Moore Threads MTT S80 uses MUSA, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GRID M40) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S80). Raw compute: 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S80).

FeatureGRID M40Moore Threads MTT S80
G3D Mark Score
2,500
2,513
Architecture
Maxwell
MUSA
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
384
4096+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7933 TFLOPS
14.75 TFLOPS+1759%
ROPs
16
256+1500%
TMUs
32
256+700%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M40Moore Threads MTT S80
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M40 and 64-bit on the Moore Threads MTT S80. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M40) vs 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID M40Moore Threads MTT S80
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M40 draws 50W versus the Moore Threads MTT S80's 255W — a 134.4% difference. The GRID M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M40) vs 550W (Moore Threads MTT S80). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin.

FeatureGRID M40Moore Threads MTT S80
TDP
50W-80%
255W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 8-pin
Length
285mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
50.0+405%
9.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M40 came in at $1000, while the Moore Threads MTT S80 launched at $260. On MSRP, Moore Threads MTT S80 was 74% cheaper ($740 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (GRID M40) vs 9.7 (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 offers 288% better value.

FeatureGRID M40Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP
$1000
$260-74%
Performance per Dollar
2.5
9.7+288%
Codename
GM107
Chunxiao
Release
May 18 2016
sem dados
Ranking
#742
#635

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