GeForce GTX 950 vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 950 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 950 and GRID M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 950 GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 90 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pins 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 350 Watt
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 150% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 950.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 950.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 950 and GRID M10 8Q are build with Maxwell architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 9 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950.
  • GeForce GTX 950 and GRID M10 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID M10 8Q is 260 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 950.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 5194 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 12−14
ultra / 1080p 21−24 8−9
QHD / 1440p 16−18 2−3
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 27−30
medium / 1080p 40−45 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 176% more, than GRID M10 8Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 950 GRID M10 8Q
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
Code name GM206 GM107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 20 August 2015 18 May 2016
Pipelines 768 640
Core clock speed 1024 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1188 MHz 1306 MHz
Transistor count 2,940 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 49.2 billion/sec 52.24
Floating-point performance 1,825 gflops 1,672 gflops
Length 7.938" (20.2 cm) 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 6.6 GB/s 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 105.6 GB/s 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
CUDA cores 768
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 233 Mh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 9.97 Mh/s
GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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