GRID P6-2Q
VS
Radeon RX Vega M GL

GRID P6-2Q vs Radeon RX Vega M GL

GRID P6-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GL

2018Core: 931 MHzBoost: 1011 MHz

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 Radeon RX Vega M GL is on rank 208, so the Radeon RX Vega M GL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
100%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
99%
#281
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
7537%
#296
GRID P6-2Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
100%
#299
GRID K220Q
MSRP: $469|Avg: $40
99%
#301
FirePro W9100
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200
99%
#302
GRID T4-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000
97%
#303
FirePro 3D V3700
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
92%
#304
GRID T4-1Q
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600
90%
#305
GRID M60-2Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
88%
#306
NVS 310
MSRP: $159|Avg: $10
88%
#308
FirePro 3D V3750
MSRP: $199|Avg: $25
87%
#309
NVS 810
MSRP: $700|Avg: $80
87%
#310
GRID P40-2Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340
86%
#311
Quadro 2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL

#198
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
417%
#200
378%
#201
377%
#205
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
343%
#206
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
340%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#212
GeForce GTX 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
98%
#216
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
93%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
91%
#222
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GL uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL 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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL.

InsightGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P6-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX Vega M GL.

InsightGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+0.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 Radeon RX Vega M GL

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GL

The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,906 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P6-2Q scores 3,926 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL reaches 3,906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

FeatureGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score
3,926
3,906
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2048+60%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS+86%
2.588 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1178 MHz+17%
1011 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
768 KB+140%
320 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
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)

The GRID P6-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL has 0 MB. The GRID P6-2Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GL) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
HBM2
Bus Width
64-bit
1024-bit+1500%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Decoder: NVDEC 3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GRID P6-2Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL).

FeatureGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
Encoder
NVENC 4
VCE 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC 3
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
TDP
225W
65W-71%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
17.4
60.1+245%
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Value Analysis

The GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 26.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) — the GRID P6-2Q offers 0.8% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID P6-2QRadeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP
$2000
$150-93%
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$150
Performance per Dollar
26.2
26.0
Codename
GM204
Polaris 22
Release
August 30 2015
February 1 2018
Ranking
#433
#500