Radeon Vega 3 vs GRID M10-0B

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 M10-0B

#388

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

67150%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

91%

#406

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

91%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

82%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

77%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

73%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

73%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

55%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

45%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

41%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

36%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M10-0B lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M10-0B offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 3	GRID M10-0B
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 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.

Radeon Vega 3 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-0B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 3 and GRID M10-0B

Radeon Vega 3

The Radeon Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 892 points.

GRID M10-0B

The GRID M10-0B 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: 871 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 3 scores 892 and the GRID M10-0B reaches 871 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 3 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GRID M10-0B uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 3) vs 640 (GRID M10-0B). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0B). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	GRID M10-0B
G3D Mark Score	892+2%	871
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Maxwell
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	640+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+2%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1900 MHz+45%	1306 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	28	40+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	GRID M10-0B
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 3 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-0B has 512 MB. The GRID M10-0B offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	GRID M10-0B
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 3 draws 45W versus the GRID M10-0B's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 3) vs 350W (GRID M10-0B). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	GRID M10-0B
TDP	45W-80%	225W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	19.8+408%	3.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 3 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GRID M10-0B launched at $4000 and now averages $1000. The Radeon Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 3) vs 0.9 (GRID M10-0B) — the Radeon Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).