GRID M10-8Q vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M10-8Q

2 GB 225

2,595

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Shared System RAM 15

2,602

+0.3%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID M10-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

GRID M10-8Q

2016

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U better than GRID M10-8Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,595 vs 2,602 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M10-8Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. GRID M10-8Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID M10-8Q make more sense than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes. GRID M10-8Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark. GRID M10-8Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GRID M10-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	30 FPS	105 FPS
medium	17 FPS	91 FPS
high	11 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	88 FPS
medium	7 FPS	70 FPS
high	4 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	30 FPS
medium	3 FPS	28 FPS
high	2 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	82 FPS	117 FPS
medium	51 FPS	85 FPS
high	38 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	80 FPS
medium	25 FPS	48 FPS
high	16 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	38 FPS
medium	9 FPS	25 FPS
high	7 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	117 FPS	117 FPS
medium	93 FPS	94 FPS
high	78 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	47 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	117 FPS	117 FPS
medium	93 FPS	94 FPS
high	78 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	47 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-8Q and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

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.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-8Q scores 2,595 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-8Q) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,595	2,602
Architecture	Maxwell	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Boost Clock	1306 MHz	2100 MHz+61%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M10-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GRID M10-8Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-8Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	GRID M10-8Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	225W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	11.5	173.5+1409%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($2500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.0 (GRID M10-8Q) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).