GRID M6-1Q vs GeForce 945M

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 M6-1Q is positioned at rank 326 and the GeForce 945M is on rank 100, so the GeForce 945M 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 M6-1Q

#311

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10705%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

99%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

94%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

93%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

92%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

92%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

91%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

90%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

89%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#90

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

257%

#92

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

233%

#93

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

233%

#97

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

212%

#98

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

210%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

98%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M6-1Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M6-1Q	GeForce 945M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 945M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945M holds the technical lead. Priced at $98 (vs $100), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M6-1Q	GeForce 945M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($98)

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 M6-1Q Benchmark Check

GeForce 945M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-1Q and GeForce 945M

GRID M6-1Q

The GRID M6-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,069 points.

GeForce 945M

The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 and the GeForce 945M reaches 2,109 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 640 (GeForce 945M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1020 MHz.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	GeForce 945M
G3D Mark Score	2,069	2,109+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+269%	1.306 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+15%	1020 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	GeForce 945M
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)

The GRID M6-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The GRID M6-1Q offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	GeForce 945M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	GeForce 945M
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	GeForce 945M
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	9.2	28.1+205%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 945M costs 2% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 21.5 (GeForce 945M) — the GeForce 945M offers 3.9% better value.