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GRID M6-1Q
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Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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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 Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U 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 Ryzen 5 5600U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 GRID M6-1Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 196.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+196.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-1Q and Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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 Ryzen 5 5600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,095 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M6-1Q scores 2,069 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U reaches 2,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,069 | 2,095+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1845 MHz+57% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M6-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U's 110W — a 68.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 110W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2 | 19.0+107% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GRID M6-1Q costs 66.7% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) vs 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) — the GRID M6-1Q offers 195.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M6-1Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | $300-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-67% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.7+196% | 7.0 |
| Codename | GM204 | Navi 14 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #525 | #297 |
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