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    GRID M10 8Q vs Radeon R9 M385X

    When comparing GRID M10 8Q and Radeon R9 M385X, 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 GRID M10 8Q and Radeon R9 M385X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Radeon R9 M385X is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Radeon R9 M385X 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 Radeon R9 M385X here:

    Radeon R9 M385X Laptops

    Main Specs

      GRID M10 8Q Radeon R9 M385X
    Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GRID M10 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 M385X.
    • GRID M10 8Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M385X - in Laptops.
    • GRID M10 8Q is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M385X - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M385X is 67 MHz higher, than GRID M10 8Q.
    • GRID M10 8Q and Radeon R9 M385X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 3700 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M385X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
    low / 720p 27−30 18−20
    medium / 1080p 16−18 10−11
    The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.

    Full Specs

      GRID M10 8Q Radeon R9 M385X
    Architecture Maxwell GCN
    Code name GM107 Strato-XT-M3
    Type Workstation Laptop
    Release date 18 May 2016 16 June 2015
    Pipelines 640 896
    Core clock speed 1033 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1306 MHz 1100 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million 2,080 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 52.24 61.60
    Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops 1,971 gflops
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5200 MHz 1500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.3
    OpenGL 4.6 4.4
    OpenCL 1.2 Not Listed
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA 5.0
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    PowerTune +
    DualGraphics +
    ZeroCore +
    Switchable graphics +
    Mantle +
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