GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 1050 Max Q 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 1050 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 1050 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is used in Laptops, and GRID M10 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 34 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GRID M10 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 1800 MHz higher, than GRID M10 8Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 12−14
ultra / 1080p 12−14 8−9
QHD / 1440p 6−7 2−3
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 27−30
medium / 1080p 24−27 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 61% more, than GRID M10 8Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q GRID M10 8Q
Architecture Pascal Maxwell
Code name N17P-G0 Max-Q GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 3 January 2018 18 May 2016
Pipelines 640 640
Core clock speed 999 - 1189 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz 1306 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 53.12 52.24
Floating-point performance 1,700 gflops 1,672 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112.1 GB/s 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 5.0
Laptop size large
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