GRID M6-8Q vs Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

GRID M6-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1287 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M6-8Q

100

3,568

+1.9%

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

3,500

0.0%

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M6-8Q is positioned at rank 273 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is on rank 92, so the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#82

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

245%

#84

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

222%

#85

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

222%

#89

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

201%

#90

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

200%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

95%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550 (móvel).

Insight	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 145.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+145.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 RX 550 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M6-8Q and Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M6-8Q scores 3,568 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M6-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)).

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	3,568+2%	3,500
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS+35%	1.647 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	96+140%	40
L1 Cache	576 KB+260%	160 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M6-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the GRID M6-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M6-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 550 (móvel)'s 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M6-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M6-8Q	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
TDP	100W	50W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	35.7	70.0+96%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M6-8Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) launched at $79 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.7 (GRID M6-8Q) vs 87.5 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers 145.1% better value. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).