Radeon Vega 10 vs GRID M10-1B

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. The Radeon Vega 10 is positioned at rank 584 and the GRID M10-1B is on rank 377, so the GRID M10-1B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 10

#574

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3571%

#576

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3238%

#577

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3229%

#581

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2936%

#582

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2916%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

100%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

99%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

97%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#595

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

92%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

91%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-1B

#362

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24622%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

100%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

97%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

93%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

93%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

88%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

88%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

78%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

73%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

72%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

70%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

70%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

67%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

63%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

58%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 10 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 10 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M10-1B lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M10-1B offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 10	GRID M10-1B
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Vega 10 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $150 for the GRID M10-1B, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 51.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 10	GRID M10-1B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️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 Vega 10 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-1B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 10 and GRID M10-1B

Radeon Vega 10

The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 10 scores 1,515 and the GRID M10-1B reaches 1,504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 10 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GRID M10-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-1B). Raw compute: 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B). Boost clocks: 1301 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 10	GRID M10-1B
G3D Mark Score	1,515	1,504
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.665 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+190%
Boost Clock	1301 MHz+10%	1178 MHz
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	40	128+220%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 10	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 10 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.

Feature	Radeon Vega 10	GRID M10-1B
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 10 draws 10W versus the GRID M10-1B's 225W — a 183% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 10) vs 350W (GRID M10-1B). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 10	GRID M10-1B
TDP	10W-96%	225W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	151.5+2161%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GRID M10-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The Radeon Vega 10 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 10.0 (GRID M10-1B) — the Radeon Vega 10 offers 52% better value. The Radeon Vega 10 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).