GRID P40-6Q vs Iris Graphics 6100

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P40-6Q

225

905

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Iris Graphics 6100

15

899

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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 P40-6Q is positioned at rank #396 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-6Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Graphics 6100.

Insight	GRID P40-6Q	Iris Graphics 6100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-6Q 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 P40-6Q and Iris Graphics 6100

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.

Iris Graphics 6100

The Iris Graphics 6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 899 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-6Q scores 905 and the Iris Graphics 6100 reaches 899 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-6Q is built on Kepler while the Iris Graphics 6100 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 6100). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 6100).

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Iris Graphics 6100
G3D Mark Score	905	899
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 8.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+198%	0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+433%	6
TMUs	128+167%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Iris Graphics 6100
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)

The GRID P40-6Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 6100 has 0 MB. The GRID P40-6Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Iris Graphics 6100
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 (11_1) (Iris Graphics 6100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Iris Graphics 6100
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	3

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-6Q draws 225W versus the Iris Graphics 6100's 15W — a 175% difference. The Iris Graphics 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-6Q) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-6Q	Iris Graphics 6100
TDP	225W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	4.0	59.9+1398%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Iris Graphics 6100 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 6100 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 6100) — the Iris Graphics 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 6100 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).