GRID P6-2Q vs GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
GRID P6-2Q
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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 P6-2Q is positioned at rank 296 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is on rank 66, so the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design 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. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the GRID P6-2Q, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 199.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+199.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 with Max-Q Design
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 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 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 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1417 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,926 | 3,925 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+122% | 2.177 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1417 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+167% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID P6-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| 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 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-2Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.4 | 52.3+201% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 199.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.2 | 78.5+200% |
| Codename | GM204 | GP107 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #433 | #429 |
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