GRID M40 vs Radeon HD 6850 X2

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. The GRID M40 is positioned at rank #265 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M40

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GRID M40

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100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M40.

Insight	GRID M40	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M40	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

GRID M40 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6850 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M40 and Radeon HD 6850 X2

GRID M40

The GRID M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

Radeon HD 6850 X2

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M40 scores 2,500 and the Radeon HD 6850 X2 reaches 2,534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M40 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6850 X2 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GRID M40) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Raw compute: 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40) vs 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2).

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon HD 6850 X2
G3D Mark Score	2,500	2,534+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	960 ×2+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7933 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS ×2+94%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	32	48 ×2+50%
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M40) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850 X2) — the GRID M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon HD 6850 X2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M40 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6850 X2's 254W — a 134.2% difference. The GRID M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M40) vs 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon HD 6850 X2
TDP	50W-80%	254W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	—	285mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	50.0+400%	10.0

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Value Analysis

The GRID M40 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (GRID M40) vs 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers 102.8% better value. The GRID M40 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).