GRID M6-1Q
VS
Quadro 5000M

GRID M6-1Q vs Quadro 5000M

GRID M6-1Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 5000M

2010Core: 405 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 M6-1Q is positioned at rank 326 and the Quadro 5000M is on rank 15, so the Quadro 5000M 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 Quadro 5000M

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
215%
#15
Quadro 5000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
65%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
58%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 5000M.

InsightGRID M6-1QQuadro 5000M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M6-1Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 M6-1Q and Quadro 5000M

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro 5000M

The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 and the Quadro 5000M reaches 2,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro 5000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 320 (Quadro 5000M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M).

FeatureGRID M6-1QQuadro 5000M
G3D Mark Score
2,069
2,060
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Fermi
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2048+540%
320
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS+831%
0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
128+220%
40
L1 Cache
768 KB+20%
640 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M6-1QQuadro 5000M
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 5000M) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID M6-1QQuadro 5000M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the Quadro 5000M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro 5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 350W (Quadro 5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID M6-1QQuadro 5000M
TDP
225W
100W-56%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
9.2
20.6+124%
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Value Analysis

The GRID M6-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).

FeatureGRID M6-1QQuadro 5000M
MSRP
$1500
Avg Price (30d)
$100
Codename
GM204
GF100
Release
August 30 2015
July 27 2010
Ranking
#525
#675