GRID M6-1Q vs Quadro P520

CPU

GPU

GRID M6-1Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Quadro P520

2019Core: 1303 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M6-1Q

225

2,069

+1.7%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2,034

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 P520 is on rank 111, so the Quadro P520 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 P520

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

98%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

94%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

93%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

92%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

91%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

89%

#96

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1089%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

96%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

93%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

93%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

92%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

90%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P520 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M6-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M6-1Q	Quadro P520
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
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

The GRID M6-1Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $150 for the Quadro P520, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 52.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M6-1Q	Quadro P520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+52.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Quadro P520 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

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-1Q and Quadro P520

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 P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 and the Quadro P520 reaches 2,034 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	2,069+2%	2,034
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+321%	1.147 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1493 MHz+27%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	768 KB+433%	144 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	Quadro P520
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 Quadro P520 has 4 GB. The Quadro P520 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 P520) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	Quadro P520
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 170.4% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M6-1Q	Quadro P520
TDP	225W	18W-92%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	9.2	113.0+1128%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GRID M6-1Q costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the GRID M6-1Q offers 52.2% better value. The Quadro P520 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).