Radeon HD 6950 vs GRID M10-8Q

Radeon HD 6950

2010Boost: 800 MHz

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6950

200

2,593

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GRID M10-8Q

225

2,595

+0.1%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID M10-8Q is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GRID M10-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.

Insight	Radeon HD 6950	GRID M10-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $500), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 399.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6950	GRID M10-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+399.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️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 6950 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6950 and GRID M10-8Q

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

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 6950 scores 2,593 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6950 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score	2,593	2,595
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408+120%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.253 TFLOPS+35%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	800 MHz	1306 MHz+63%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	88+120%	40
L1 Cache	352 KB+10%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	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)

The Radeon HD 6950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-8Q has 2 GB. The GRID M10-8Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6950) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GRID M10-8Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GRID M10-8Q
DirectX	11_2	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen).

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GRID M10-8Q
Encoder	UVD 3	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6950 draws 200W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 6950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6950) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	GRID M10-8Q
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	13.0+13%	11.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 6950 costs 80% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) — the Radeon HD 6950 offers 398.1% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).