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GRID M6-0B
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Radeon R7 M445
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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 M445 is on rank 538, so the GRID M6-0B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-0B
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M445
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M445 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M6-0B.
| Insight | GRID M6-0B | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| 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 $250), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 140.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M6-0B | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+140.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-0B and Radeon R7 M445
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.
Radeon R7 M445
The Radeon R7 M445 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M6-0B scores 912 and the Radeon R7 M445 reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R7 M445 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-0B) vs 320 (Radeon R7 M445). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445).
| Feature | GRID M6-0B | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 912 | 947+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+380% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.218 TFLOPS+277% | 0.5888 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)
| Feature | GRID M6-0B | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 M445) — the GRID M6-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M6-0B | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M6-0B draws 100W versus the Radeon R7 M445's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-0B) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M445). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID M6-0B | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 15W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.1 | 63.1+593% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M6-0B launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The GRID M6-0B costs 60% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GRID M6-0B) vs 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) — the GRID M6-0B offers 139.5% better value. The Radeon R7 M445 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M6-0B | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | $250-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-60% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1+139% | 3.8 |
| Codename | GM204 | Meso |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #535 | #899 |
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