GRID P6-4Q vs GeForce MX550
GRID P6-4Q
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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 P6-4Q is positioned at rank 280 and the GeForce MX550 is on rank 187, so the GeForce MX550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-4Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX550 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The GeForce MX550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P6-4Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P6-4Q.
| Insight | GRID P6-4Q | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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 GeForce MX550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.2% better value per dollar than the GRID P6-4Q.
| Insight | GRID P6-4Q | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) |
| 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 P6-4Q and GeForce MX550
GRID P6-4Q
The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.
GeForce MX550
The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P6-4Q scores 4,429 and the GeForce MX550 reaches 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce MX550 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 1,024 (GeForce MX550). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550).
| Feature | GRID P6-4Q | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,429 | 4,480+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+50% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.218 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 2 MB+257% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P6-4Q | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GRID P6-4Q | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P6-4Q draws 100W versus the GeForce MX550's 25W — a 120% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-4Q) vs 350W (GeForce MX550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID P6-4Q | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 25W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 44.3 | 179.2+305% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce MX550 launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 29.9 (GeForce MX550) — the GeForce MX550 offers 1.4% better value. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P6-4Q | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $150-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.5 | 29.9+1% |
| Codename | GM204 | TU117S |
| Release | August 30 2015 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #535 | #468 |
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