GRID M6-0B
VS
Radeon R7 M440

GRID M6-0B vs Radeon R7 M440

GRID M6-0B

2015Core: 722 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 M440

2016Core: 891 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Radeon R7 M440 is on rank 586, 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 Radeon R7 M440

#576
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3619%
#578
3281%
#579
3272%
#583
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2975%
#584
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2955%
#586
Radeon R7 M440
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#588
Mobility Radeon HD 4350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#589
GeForce 405
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
98%
#590
Mobility Radeon HD 5650
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
98%
#591
Mobility Radeon HD 3670
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
98%
#592
GeForce 510
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
98%
#593
Mobility Radeon HD 3650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
95%
#594
GeForce 9300M G
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
94%
#596
GeForce 9800 GT
MSRP: $160|Avg: $20
94%
#598
GeForce 9100M G
MSRP: $30|Avg: $10
92%
#599
GeForce 210
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
92%
#600
Mobility Radeon X1900
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
92%
#601
Mobility Radeon HD 4330
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
92%
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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M440.

InsightGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 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 $300), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 203.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+203.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($100)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 GRID M6-0B and Radeon R7 M440

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 M440

The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-0B scores 912 and the Radeon R7 M440 reaches 901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R7 M440 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-0B) vs 320 (Radeon R7 M440). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B) vs 0.5702 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M440).

FeatureGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
G3D Mark Score
912+1%
901
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
GCN 3.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536+380%
320
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.218 TFLOPS+289%
0.5702 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+700%
8
TMUs
96+380%
20
L1 Cache
576 KB+620%
80 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+1438%
0.13 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-0B) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon R7 M440) — the GRID M6-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB+1438%
0.13 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 12 (Radeon R7 M440). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

FeatureGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
DirectX
12_1
12
Max Displays
0
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-0B draws 100W versus the Radeon R7 M440's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-0B) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M440). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
TDP
100W
75W-25%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
1mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
9.1
12.0+32%
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Value Analysis

The GRID M6-0B launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R7 M440 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GRID M6-0B costs 66.7% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) — the GRID M6-0B offers 203.3% better value. The Radeon R7 M440 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID M6-0BRadeon R7 M440
MSRP
$1500
$300-80%
Avg Price (30d)
$100-67%
$300
Performance per Dollar
9.1+203%
3.0
Codename
GM204
Meso
Release
August 30 2015
May 15 2016
Ranking
#535
#912