GRID M6-0B vs GRID P40-6Q

CPU

GPU

GRID M6-0B

2015Core: 722 MHz

GRID P40-6Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M6-0B

100

912

+0.8%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GRID P40-6Q

225

905

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 GRID M6-0B is positioned at rank 374 and the GRID P40-6Q is on rank 396, so the GRID M6-0B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M6-0B

#358

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#373

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#380

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#382

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#383

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#384

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#386

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#388

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-6Q

#381

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

49243%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

80%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

80%

#400

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

80%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

77%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

77%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

73%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

67%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

67%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

60%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

57%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

53%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-6Q.

Insight	GRID M6-0B	GRID P40-6Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M6-0B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M6-0B holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M6-0B	GRID P40-6Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 M6-0B Benchmark Check

GRID P40-6Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-0B and GRID P40-6Q

GRID M6-0B

The GRID M6-0B 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: 912 points.

GRID P40-6Q

The GRID P40-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-0B scores 912 and the GRID P40-6Q reaches 905 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P40-6Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-0B) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q).

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GRID P40-6Q
G3D Mark Score	912	905
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	576 KB+350%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GRID P40-6Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-0B) vs 0.5 MB (GRID P40-6Q) — the GRID M6-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GRID P40-6Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GRID P40-6Q
DirectX	12_1	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-0B draws 100W versus the GRID P40-6Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The GRID M6-0B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-0B) vs 350W (GRID P40-6Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M6-0B	GRID P40-6Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	9.1+127%	4.0

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Value Analysis

The GRID M6-0B launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The GRID M6-0B costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) — the GRID M6-0B offers 51.7% better value. The GRID M6-0B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).