GRID M6-0B vs Iris Graphics 6100

GRID M6-0B

2015Core: 722 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Graphics 6100

2015Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

GRID M6-0B vs Iris Graphics 6100 Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID M6-0B vs Iris Graphics 6100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M6-0B

2015

Why buy it

  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…Iris Graphics 6100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GRID M6-0B is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Iris Graphics 6100

2015

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with Unknown 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 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID M6-0B is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (912 vs 899), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID M6-0B is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID M6-0B makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID M6-0B vs Iris Graphics 6100 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

Iris Graphics 6100

The Iris Graphics 6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 899 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-0B scores 912 and the Iris Graphics 6100 reaches 899 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Iris Graphics 6100 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-0B) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 6100). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 6100).

FeatureGRID M6-0BIris Graphics 6100
G3D Mark Score
912+1%
899
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Generation 8.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1536+300%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.218 TFLOPS+189%
0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+967%
6
TMUs
96+100%
48
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M6-0BIris Graphics 6100
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M6-0B has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 6100 carries 0 MB. GRID M6-0B gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M6-0B and System on the Iris Graphics 6100.

FeatureGRID M6-0BIris Graphics 6100
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 12 (11_1) (Iris Graphics 6100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureGRID M6-0BIris Graphics 6100
DirectX
12_1
12 (11_1)
Max Displays
0
3
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-0B draws 100W versus the Iris Graphics 6100's 15W β€” a 147.8% difference. The Iris Graphics 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-0B) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGRID M6-0BIris Graphics 6100
TDP
100W
15W-85%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
0mm
Height
β€”
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
β€”
85
Perf/Watt
9.1
59.9+558%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M6-0B came in at $1500, while the Iris Graphics 6100 launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Graphics 6100 was 100+% cheaper ($1500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.6 (GRID M6-0B) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 6100) β€” the Iris Graphics 6100 offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGRID M6-0BIris Graphics 6100
MSRP
$1500
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.6
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Broadwell GT3
Release
August 30 2015
January 5 2015
Ranking
#535
#913

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