GeForce GTX 965M SLI vs GRID P6-2Q

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 GTX 965M SLI vs GRID P6-2Q FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 965M SLI vs GRID P6-2Q: 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 GTX 965M SLI

2015

Why buy it

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

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

GRID P6-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

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 GTX 965M SLI is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.1% in PassMark G3D (4,010 vs 3,926), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce GTX 965M SLI 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 P6-2Q 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 P6-2Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 965M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 965M SLI vs GRID P6-2Q Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,010 points.

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q 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: 3,926 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI scores 4,010 and the GRID P6-2Q reaches 3,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is built on Maxwell while the GRID P6-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M SLI	GRID P6-2Q
G3D Mark Score	4,010+2%	3,926
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1178 MHz+24%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID P6-2Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M SLI	GRID P6-2Q
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit x2 on the GeForce GTX 965M SLI and 64-bit on the GRID P6-2Q.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M SLI	GRID P6-2Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit x2+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI draws 75W versus the GRID P6-2Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) vs 350W (GRID P6-2Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.