Radeon RX 550 (móvel) vs GRID M6-8Q

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 550 (móvel) is positioned at rank 92 and the GRID M6-8Q is on rank 273, so the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 550 (móvel)

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#82

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

245%

#84

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

222%

#85

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

222%

#89

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

201%

#90

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

200%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

95%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-8Q

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

99%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

98%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

89%

#258

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6207%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

98%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

98%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

93%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

90%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

89%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

87%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID M6-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
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 RX 550 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 145.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID M6-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+145.2%)	❌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.

Radeon RX 550 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GRID M6-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 (móvel) and GRID M6-8Q

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

GRID M6-8Q

The GRID M6-8Q 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: 3,568 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) scores 3,500 and the GRID M6-8Q reaches 3,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M6-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q).

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID M6-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,500	3,568+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.647 TFLOPS	2.218 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	96+140%
L1 Cache	160 KB	576 KB+260%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID M6-8Q
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-8Q) — the GRID M6-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID M6-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) draws 50W versus the GRID M6-8Q's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 350W (GRID M6-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	GRID M6-8Q
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	70.0+96%	35.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID M6-8Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.5 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 35.7 (GRID M6-8Q) — the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers 145.1% better value. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).