GRID P6-2Q vs Radeon HD 7850

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 P6-2Q is positioned at rank #296 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 P6-2Q

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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 P6-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7850.

Insight	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 197.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+197.8%)
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.

GRID P6-2Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P6-2Q and Radeon HD 7850

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.

Radeon HD 7850

The Radeon HD 7850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P6-2Q scores 3,926 and the Radeon HD 7850 reaches 3,897 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7850 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
G3D Mark Score	3,926	3,897
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+174%	1.761 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+18%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7850) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7850). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850). Decoder: NVDEC 3 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GRID P6-2Q) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 7850).

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
Encoder	NVENC 4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7850's 130W — a 53.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-2Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Radeon HD 7850
TDP	225W	130W-42%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	17.4	30.0+72%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 7850 launched at $249 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 7850 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 197.3% better value. The GRID P6-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).