GRID P4-1Q vs Radeon HD 6800M
GRID P4-1Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID P4-1Q is positioned at rank 413 and the Radeon HD 6800M is on rank 289, so the Radeon HD 6800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-1Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P4-1Q.
| Insight | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6800M 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-1Q and Radeon HD 6800M
GRID P4-1Q
The GRID P4-1Q 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: 730 points.
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P4-1Q scores 730 and the Radeon HD 6800M reaches 753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6800M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 730 | 753+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+83% | 1120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+139% | 2.016 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+31% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+129% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+243% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6800M) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P4-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 6800M's 151W — a 39.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 151W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 5.0+56% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5890 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | Barts |
| Release | August 30 2015 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #525 | #661 |
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