Radeon RX 550 vs GRID M10-8Q

Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 550

2,674

+3.0%

2,595

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

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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.

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 Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-8Q.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $500), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1372.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1372.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️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 RX 550 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and GRID M10-8Q

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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 RX 550 scores 2,674 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score	2,674+3%	2,595
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1306 MHz+10%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-8Q has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550 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 RX 550) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	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: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 155mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	GRID M10-8Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	155mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	53.5+365%	11.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The Radeon RX 550 costs 93% less ($465 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 1369.2% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).