GRID V100D-8Q vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
GRID V100D-8Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID V100D-8Q is positioned at rank 387 and the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is on rank 24, so the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID V100D-8Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100D-8Q.
| Insight | GRID V100D-8Q | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 V100D-8Q and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
GRID V100D-8Q
The GRID V100D-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: 4,156 points.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GRID V100D-8Q scores 4,156 versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 4,403 — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU leads by 5.9%. The GRID V100D-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | GRID V100D-8Q | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,156 | 4,403+6% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 4096 ×2+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.672 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS ×2+635% |
| Boost Clock | 1306 MHz | 1500 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64 ×2+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 256 ×2+540% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 1 MB+223% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID V100D-8Q | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID V100D-8Q | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID V100D-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 300W — a 28.6% difference. The GRID V100D-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID V100D-8Q | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-25% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 18.5+26% | 14.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GRID V100D-8Q | Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $10000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10000 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | Vega 10 |
| Release | May 18 2016 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #622 | #474 |
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