
GRID P6-2Q vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

GRID P6-2Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 P6-2Q is positioned at rank 296 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is on rank 76, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-2Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P6-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P6-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q.
| Insight | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 GRID P6-2Q 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID P6-2Q and GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

GRID P6-2Q
The GRID P6-2Q 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: 3,926 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1190 MHz to 1328 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P6-2Q scores 3,926 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1.7 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1328 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,926 | 3,925 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+184% | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1328 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+220% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC 3 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GRID P6-2Q) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q).
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P6-2Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-2Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.4 | 52.3+201% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | GP107 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #433 | #498 |
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