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GRID M6-1Q
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Radeon 550
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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. The GRID M6-1Q is positioned at rank #326 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-1Q
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M6-1Q.
| Insight | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $79 (vs $100), it costs 21% less, resulting in a 30.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($79) |
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 Radeon 550
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.
Radeon 550
The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 and the Radeon 550 reaches 2,140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 512 (Radeon 550). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,069 | 2,140+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+300% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+298% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+500% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon 550) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon 550's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 300W (Radeon 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2 | 42.8+365% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon 550 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The Radeon 550 costs 21% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 27.1 (Radeon 550) — the Radeon 550 offers 30.9% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | $79-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $79-21% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.7 | 27.1+31% |
| Codename | GM204 | Lexa |
| Release | August 30 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #525 | #668 |
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