GeForce GT 445M vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing GeForce GT 445M and GRID M10 8Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 445M and GRID M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 445M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 445M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 445M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 445M GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 542% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 445M.
  • GeForce GT 445M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID M10 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 5 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 445M.
  • GeForce GT 445M is used in Laptops, and GRID M10 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 445M is build with Fermi architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 445M is 147 MHz higher, than GRID M10 8Q.
  • GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID M10 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 3950 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 445M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 12−14
ultra / 1080p 0−1 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 10−11 27−30
medium / 1080p 1−2 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GT 445M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 445M GRID M10 8Q
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name N11E-GE GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 3 September 2010 18 May 2016
Pipelines 144 640
Core clock speed 1180 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 10.6 billion/sec 52.24
Floating-point performance 339.8 gflops 1,672 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
CUDA cores 144
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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