Radeon R8 M445DX vs GRID M10-0Q

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 M10-0Q

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75%

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68%

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60%

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60%

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GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R8 M445DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-0Q.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	GRID M10-0Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R8 M445DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M445DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 206.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	GRID M10-0Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+206.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 R8 M445DX Benchmark Check

GRID M10-0Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and GRID M10-0Q

Radeon R8 M445DX

The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.

GRID M10-0Q

The GRID M10-0Q 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: 796 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the GRID M10-0Q reaches 796 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID M10-0Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 640 (GRID M10-0Q). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0Q). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GRID M10-0Q
G3D Mark Score	797	796
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	640+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+184%
Boost Clock	920 MHz	1306 MHz+42%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	40+100%
L1 Cache	80 KB	320 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GRID M10-0Q
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-0Q) — the GRID M10-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GRID M10-0Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GRID M10-0Q
DirectX	12_0	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the GRID M10-0Q's 225W — a 175% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 350W (GRID M10-0Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GRID M10-0Q
TDP	15W-93%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	53.1+1417%	3.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GRID M10-0Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The Radeon R8 M445DX costs 67.3% less ($101 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 5.3 (GRID M10-0Q) — the Radeon R8 M445DX offers 207.5% better value.