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GRID M6-1Q
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Radeon RX 640
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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 Radeon RX 640 is on rank 323, so the Radeon RX 640 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 Radeon RX 640
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 640 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 640 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 Radeon RX 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (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 Radeon RX 640 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $100 for the GRID M6-1Q, it costs 45% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 90.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+90.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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 RX 640
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 RX 640
The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 versus the Radeon RX 640's 2,172 — the Radeon RX 640 leads by 5%. The GRID M6-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 640 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 640 (Radeon RX 640). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,069 | 2,172+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+209% | 1.559 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1218 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+380% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID M6-1Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID M6-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 640 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 640 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (FL 12_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 640's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon RX 640). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2 | 43.4+372% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX 640 costs 45% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) — the Radeon RX 640 offers 90.8% better value. The Radeon RX 640 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | $159-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $55-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.7 | 39.5+91% |
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #525 | #665 |
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