Radeon RX Vega 6 vs GRID M10-1B
Radeon RX Vega 6
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-1B
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 6.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 6 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M10-1B 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 6 and GRID M10-1B
Radeon RX Vega 6
The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.
GRID M10-1B
The GRID M10-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,504 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 6 scores 1,492 and the GRID M10-1B reaches 1,504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GRID M10-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1B). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 6 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,492 | 1,504 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+100% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.66 TFLOPS+162% | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1546 MHz+31% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+100% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 6 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 6 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-1B has 512 MB. The GRID M10-1B offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-1B) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 6 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 6 draws 295W versus the GRID M10-1B's 225W — a 26.9% difference. The GRID M10-1B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 350W (GRID M10-1B). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 6 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 225W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 6.7+31% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 6 | GRID M10-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 10.0 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GM204 |
| Release | August 7 2017 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #171 | #525 |
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