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GRID RTX6000-8Q vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

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NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

2018Core: 931 MHzBoost: 1011 MHz
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GRID RTX6000-8Q vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Performance Spectrum

GRID RTX6000-8Q
2 GB 225
4,514
+0.4%
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Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Shared System RAM 65
4,498
0.0%
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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.

GRID RTX6000-8Q vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GRID RTX6000-8Q is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌246.2% higher power demand at 225W vs 65W.

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

2018

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 65W instead of 225W, a 160W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID RTX6000-8Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (4,514 vs 4,498), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID RTX6000-8Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID RTX6000-8Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID RTX6000-8Q vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q 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: 4,514 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 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: 4,498 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 and the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL reaches 4,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

FeatureGRID RTX6000-8QRadeon Pro WX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score
4,514
4,498
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
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GRID RTX6000-8Q gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGRID RTX6000-8QRadeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID RTX6000-8Q has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL carries 0 MB. GRID RTX6000-8Q gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID RTX6000-8Q and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID RTX6000-8QRadeon Pro WX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGRID RTX6000-8QRadeon Pro WX Vega M GL
TDP
225W
65W-71%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
267mm
—
Slots
2
—
Perf/Watt
20.1
69.2+244%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID RTX6000-8Q came in at $0, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID RTX6000-8QRadeon Pro WX Vega M GL
MSRP
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Polaris 22
Release
August 30 2015
April 24 2018
Ranking
#505
#464
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