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Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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GRID M10-2Q
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 150.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M10-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M10-2Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $350), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 142.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+142.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 5 150 and GRID M10-2Q
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 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: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
GRID M10-2Q
The GRID M10-2Q 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: 2,692 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 scores 2,595 and the GRID M10-2Q reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M10-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,595 | 2,692+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+298% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 draws 50W versus the GRID M10-2Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 350W (GRID M10-2Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9+333% | 12.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The GRID M10-2Q costs 57.1% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 17.9 (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q offers 141.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-86% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $150-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 17.9+142% |
| Codename | Lexa | GM204 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #617 | #433 |
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