Radeon RX 540 vs GRID M6-1Q

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 540

50

2,134

+3.1%

Radeon R7 +8G

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GRID M6-1Q

225

2,069

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 Radeon RX 540 is positioned at rank 235 and the GRID M6-1Q is on rank 326, so the Radeon RX 540 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 Radeon RX 540

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#225

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

504%

#227

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

456%

#228

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

455%

#232

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

414%

#233

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

411%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

98%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-1Q

#311

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10705%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

99%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

94%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

93%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

92%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

92%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

91%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

90%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

89%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M6-1Q.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	GRID M6-1Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
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	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 540 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 157.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	GRID M6-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+157.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 540 and GRID M6-1Q

Radeon RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 540 scores 2,134 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 540 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 RX 540) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GRID M6-1Q
G3D Mark Score	2,134+3%	2,069
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+287%
Boost Clock	1219 MHz+3%	1178 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GRID M6-1Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 540 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 540 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 540) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GRID M6-1Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 540) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GRID M6-1Q
DirectX	12_0	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 540 draws 50W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 540) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	GRID M6-1Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	42.7+364%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX 540 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) — the Radeon RX 540 offers 158% better value. The Radeon RX 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).