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GRID M6-1Q
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Quadro K4000M
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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 M6-1Q is positioned at rank 326 and the Quadro K4000M is on rank 57, so the Quadro K4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-1Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000M
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. However, the Quadro K4000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID M6-1Q | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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.
Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-1Q and Quadro K4000M
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.
Quadro K4000M
The Quadro K4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,061 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 and the Quadro K4000M reaches 2,061 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 K4000M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 960 (Quadro K4000M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M).
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,069 | 2,061 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+113% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+318% | 1.154 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+860% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID M6-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4000M has 4 GB. The Quadro K4000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4000M) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K4000M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro K4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 350W (Quadro K4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M6-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | GK104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | June 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #525 | #676 |
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