GRID M6-8Q vs GRID T4-2Q

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.

GRID M6-8Q vs GRID T4-2Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID M6-8Q vs GRID T4-2Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M6-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 168mm, a 167mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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77.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,500 MSRPvs$845 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.4 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).

GRID T4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $655 less on MSRP ($845 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.3 vs 2.4 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.
❌16700% longer card at 168mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID T4-2Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (3,668 vs 3,568), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M6-8Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID T4-2Q makes the most sense to buy today. It is $655 cheaper on MSRP at $845 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 82.5% (4.3 vs 2.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID T4-2Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID M6-8Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID M6-8Q vs GRID T4-2Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GRID M6-8Q

The GRID M6-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,568 points.

GRID T4-2Q

The GRID T4-2Q 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: 3,668 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-8Q scores 3,568 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	GRID T4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,568	3,668+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+118%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	576 KB	768 KB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	GRID T4-2Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M6-8Q and 64-bit on the GRID T4-2Q.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	GRID T4-2Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	GRID T4-2Q
DirectX	12_1	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-8Q draws 100W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The GRID M6-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-8Q) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	GRID T4-2Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	35.7+119%	16.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M6-8Q came in at $1500, while the GRID T4-2Q launched at $845. On MSRP, GRID T4-2Q was 43.7% cheaper ($655 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.4 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 4.3 (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q offers 79.2% better value.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	GRID T4-2Q
MSRP	$1500	$845-44%
Performance per Dollar	2.4	4.3+79%
Codename	GM204	GM204
Release	August 30 2015	August 30 2015
Ranking	#535	#433

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