Radeon 550 vs GRID M6-1Q
Radeon 550
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-1Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M6-1Q.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $79 (vs $100), it costs 21% less, resulting in a 30.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($79) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Radeon 550 and GRID M6-1Q
Radeon 550
The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.
GRID M6-1Q
The GRID M6-1Q 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: 2,069 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 550 scores 2,140 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M6-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,140+3% | 2,069 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+298% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 550) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 42.8+365% | 9.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The Radeon 550 costs 21% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) — the Radeon 550 offers 30.9% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 550 | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-95% | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79-21% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1+31% | 20.7 |
| Codename | Lexa | GM204 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #668 | #525 |
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