MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M vs GRID M10-8Q

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 M10-8Q is on rank 346, so the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

124%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

112%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

112%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

102%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

101%

#16

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-8Q.

Insight	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M	GRID M10-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M 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.

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M Benchmark Check

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M and GRID M10-8Q

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 M10-8Q

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.

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Graphics Performance

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M scores 2,637 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q).

Feature	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M	GRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score	2,637+2%	2,595
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9523 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+76%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+60%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M	GRID M10-8Q
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

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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 M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M	GRID M10-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M	GRID M10-8Q
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_1)+9%
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: VP4 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q).

Feature	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M	GRID M10-8Q
Encoder	PureVideo HD	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	VP4	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the GRID M10-8Q'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 M10-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M	GRID M10-8Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	26.4+130%	11.5