Radeon RX Vega 11 vs GRID M6-1Q

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-1Q

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Tesla K20m

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10705%

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GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

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Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

99%

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Quadro FX 380

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99%

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FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

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Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

94%

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RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

93%

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GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

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Tesla M10

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92%

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Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

92%

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FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

91%

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Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

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GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

90%

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Quadro 4000

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89%

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FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

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GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M6-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M6-1Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 11	GRID M6-1Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $100 for the GRID M6-1Q, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 102.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 11	GRID M6-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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 Vega 11 Benchmark Check

GRID M6-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 and GRID M6-1Q

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 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 Vega 11 scores 2,094 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GRID M6-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GRID M6-1Q
G3D Mark Score	2,094+1%	2,069
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	704	2048+191%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+174%
Boost Clock	1251 MHz+6%	1178 MHz
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	44	128+191%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q has 2 GB. The GRID M6-1Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GRID M6-1Q
VRAM Capacity	0 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GRID M6-1Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 draws 35W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 146.2% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GRID M6-1Q
TDP	35W-84%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	59.8+550%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 102.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).