Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs GRID M10-8Q

Radeon HD 6850 X2

2011Core: 800 MHz

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6850 X2

254

2,534

0.0%

Radeon R7 M370

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

Radeon HD 5850

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 7400

Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GRID M10-8Q

225

2,595

+2.4%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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 GRID M10-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6850 X2.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 876.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+876.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

Radeon HD 6850 X2 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6850 X2 and GRID M10-8Q

Radeon HD 6850 X2

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 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 Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score	2,534	2,595+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960 ×2+50%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS ×2	1.672 TFLOPS+9%
ROPs	32 ×2+100%	16
TMUs	48 ×2+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_1)+7%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen).

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
Encoder	UVD 2.2	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 2.2	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 12.1% difference. The GRID M10-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GRID M10-8Q
TDP	254W	225W-11%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	10.0	11.5+15%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers 875% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).