GRID M6-8Q vs Quadro K2200

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 Quadro K2200 FPS Benchmarks

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GRID M6-8Q vs Quadro K2200: 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

✅Measures 1mm instead of 203mm, a 202mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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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200% HIGHER MSRP
$1,500 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.4 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 100W vs 68W.

Quadro K2200

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 201% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 2.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 68W instead of 100W, a 32W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌20200% longer card at 203mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K2200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (3,580 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. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K2200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,000 cheaper on MSRP at $500 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 201% (7.2 vs 2.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K2200 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 Quadro K2200 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.

Quadro K2200

The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-8Q scores 3,568 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200).

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Quadro K2200
G3D Mark Score	3,568	3,580
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS+54%	1.439 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	96+140%	40
L1 Cache	576 KB+80%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Quadro K2200
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)

The GRID M6-8Q has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200 carries 4 GB. Quadro K2200 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M6-8Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K2200.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Quadro K2200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Quadro K2200
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-8Q draws 100W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 38.1% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-8Q) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 203mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Quadro K2200
TDP	100W	68W-32%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	203mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	35.7	52.6+47%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M6-8Q came in at $1500, while the Quadro K2200 launched at $500. On MSRP, Quadro K2200 was 66.7% cheaper ($1000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.4 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 7.2 (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 offers 200% better value. The newer card here is GRID M6-8Q (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Quadro K2200
MSRP	$1500	$500-67%
Performance per Dollar	2.4	7.2+200%
Codename	GM204	GM107
Release	August 30 2015	July 22 2014
Ranking	#535	#534

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