GeForce 945M vs GRID M6-1Q
GeForce 945M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 945M is positioned at rank 100 and the GRID M6-1Q is on rank 326, so the GeForce 945M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-1Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M6-1Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 945M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 945M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945M holds the technical lead. Priced at $98 (vs $100), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 945M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($98) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and GRID M6-1Q
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 945M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 945M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q has 2 GB. The GRID M6-1Q offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| 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 |
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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 945M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.1+205% | 9.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 945M costs 2% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce 945M) vs 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) — the GeForce 945M offers 3.9% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 945M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $98-2% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5+4% | 20.7 |
| Codename | GM107 | GM204 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #671 | #525 |
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