GRID M6-8Q vs Radeon Pro 560X

GRID M6-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Radeon Pro 560X

2018Core: 1004 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M6-8Q

100

3,568

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon Pro 560X

3,678

+3.1%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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 M6-8Q is positioned at rank #273 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-8Q

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

99%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

98%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

89%

#258

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6207%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

98%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

98%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

93%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

90%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

89%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

87%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M6-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M6-8Q.

Insight	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon Pro 560X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 560X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GRID M6-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 560X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-8Q and Radeon Pro 560X

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.

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-8Q scores 3,568 and the Radeon Pro 560X reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,568	3,678+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS+8%	2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	576 KB+125%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon Pro 560X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-8Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560X) — the GRID M6-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon Pro 560X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon Pro 560X
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon Pro 560X
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	35.7	49.0+37%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M6-8Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Pro 560X launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro 560X costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.7 (GRID M6-8Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).