GRID P40-6Q vs Intel HD Graphics 620

GRID P40-6Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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Intel

Intel HD Graphics 620

2016Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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GRID P40-6Q vs Intel HD Graphics 620 Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID P40-6Q vs Intel HD Graphics 620: 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 P40-6Q

2013

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • Intel HD Graphics 620 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GRID P40-6Q is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Intel HD Graphics 620

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2016 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel HD Graphics 620 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (919 vs 905), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID P40-6Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID P40-6Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Intel HD Graphics 620 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID P40-6Q vs Intel HD Graphics 620 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

Intel HD Graphics 620

The Intel HD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 30 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 919 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-6Q scores 905 and the Intel HD Graphics 620 reaches 919 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-6Q is built on Kepler while the Intel HD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620).

FeatureGRID P40-6QIntel HD Graphics 620
G3D Mark Score
905
919+2%
Architecture
Kepler
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
1536+700%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS+496%
0.384 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+967%
3
TMUs
128+433%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P40-6QIntel HD Graphics 620
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 P40-6Q has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 carries 0 MB. GRID P40-6Q 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 P40-6Q and System on the Intel HD Graphics 620.

FeatureGRID P40-6QIntel HD Graphics 620
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel HD Graphics 620). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureGRID P40-6QIntel HD Graphics 620
DirectX
12_1
12 (12_1)
Max Displays
0
3
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-6Q draws 225W versus the Intel HD Graphics 620's 15W — a 175% difference. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-6Q) vs 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGRID P40-6QIntel HD Graphics 620
TDP
225W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
4.0
61.3+1433%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID P40-6Q came in at $3000, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel HD Graphics 620 was 100+% cheaper ($3000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (GRID P40-6Q) vs Infinity (Intel HD Graphics 620) — the Intel HD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel HD Graphics 620 (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID P40-6QIntel HD Graphics 620
MSRP
$3000
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.3
Infinity
Codename
GK104
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
June 28 2013
August 30 2016
Ranking
#628
#906

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