GeForce 945M vs GRID M6-1Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 945M vs GRID M6-1Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 945M vs GRID M6-1Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 945M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).

GRID M6-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 945M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.9% in PassMark G3D (2,109 vs 2,069), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 945M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID M6-1Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID M6-1Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 945M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 945M vs GRID M6-1Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 945M

The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.

GRID M6-1Q

The GRID M6-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,069 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the GRID M6-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GRID M6-1Q
G3D Mark Score	2,109+2%	2,069
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+269%
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	1178 MHz+15%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB	768 KB+140%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 945M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID M6-1Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GRID M6-1Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 945M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q carries 2 GB. GRID M6-1Q gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 945M and 64-bit on the GRID M6-1Q.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GRID M6-1Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GRID M6-1Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.