MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M vs GRID M10-2Q
MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
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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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is positioned at rank 16 and the GRID M10-2Q is on rank 342, so the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M.
| Insight | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M10-2Q 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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M and GRID M10-2Q
MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,637 points.
GRID M10-2Q
The GRID M10-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points.
Graphics Performance
The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M scores 2,637 and the GRID M10-2Q reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GRID M10-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q).
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,637 | 2,692+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9523 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+407% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-2Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_1+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the GRID M10-2Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 350W (GRID M10-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.4+120% | 12.0 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GF114 | GM204 |
| Release | March 22 2012 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #704 | #433 |
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