GeForce GTX 870M vs GRID M6-8Q
GeForce GTX 870M
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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 GTX 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the GRID M6-8Q is on rank 273, so the GeForce GTX 870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M6-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 870M | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M6-8Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GTX 870M and GRID M6-8Q
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
GRID M6-8Q
The GRID M6-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,568 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the GRID M6-8Q reaches 3,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the GRID M6-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,536 | 3,568 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 1536+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.599 TFLOPS+17% | 2.218 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 112+17% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 576 KB+414% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-8Q) — the GRID M6-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the GRID M6-8Q's 100W — a 0% difference. The GRID M6-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (GRID M6-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 35.4 | 35.7 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M6-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GK104 | GM204 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #538 | #535 |
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