GeForce GTX 285M SLI vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 285M SLI 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 GTX 285M SLI 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 GTX 285M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 285M SLI 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 GTX 285M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 285M SLI GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is used in Laptops, and GRID M10 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 457 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID M10 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 4180 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 12−14
ultra / 1080p 8−9 8−9
QHD / 1440p 3−4 2−3
low / 720p 27−30 27−30
medium / 1080p 16−18 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 7% more, than GRID M10 8Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 285M SLI GRID M10 8Q
Architecture G9x Maxwell
Code name N10E-GTX GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 18 May 2016
Pipelines 256 640
Core clock speed 576 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24
Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1020 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
Laptop size large
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