GRID M10 8Q vs Quadro CX

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

Main Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro CX
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
 
  • GRID M10 8Q has 50% more power consumption, than Quadro CX.
  • GRID M10 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro CX uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro CX has 1528 GB more memory, than GRID M10 8Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID M10 8Q is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro CX - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 431 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
  • GRID M10 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro CX - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Both graphics cards are the same length of 267 mm.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 3600 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 1−2
ultra / 1080p 8−9 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 10−12
medium / 1080p 16−18 2−3
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 280% more, than Quadro CX.

Full Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro CX
Architecture Maxwell Tesla 2.0
Code name GM107 GT200B
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 18 May 2016 11 November 2008
Pipelines 640 192
Core clock speed 1033 MHz 602 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24 38.53
Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 267 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.0 1.3