GRID P40-6Q vs GRID M6-0B

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 P40-6Q is positioned at rank 396 and the GRID M6-0B is on rank 374, so the GRID M6-0B 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 P40-6Q

#381

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

49243%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

80%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

80%

#400

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

80%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

77%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

77%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

73%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

67%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

67%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

60%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

57%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

53%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-0B

#358

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#373

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#380

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#382

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#383

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#384

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#386

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#388

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-6Q.

Insight	GRID P40-6Q	GRID M6-0B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M6-0B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M6-0B holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-6Q	GRID M6-0B
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($100)

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 P40-6Q and GRID M6-0B

GRID P40-6Q

The GRID P40-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $469.

GRID M6-0B

The GRID M6-0B 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: 912 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-6Q scores 905 and the GRID M6-0B reaches 912 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-6Q is built on Kepler while the GRID M6-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-0B). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B).

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GRID M6-0B
G3D Mark Score	905	912
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+3%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	128 KB	576 KB+350%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GRID M6-0B
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-6Q) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-0B) — the GRID M6-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GRID M6-0B
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-0B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GRID M6-0B
DirectX	12_1	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-6Q draws 225W versus the GRID M6-0B's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The GRID M6-0B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-6Q) vs 350W (GRID M6-0B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	GRID M6-0B
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	4.0	9.1+127%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID M6-0B launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The GRID M6-0B costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 9.1 (GRID M6-0B) — the GRID M6-0B offers 51.7% better value. The GRID M6-0B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).