Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 vs GRID P6-2Q

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 Vega M GL / 870 is positioned at rank 206 and the GRID P6-2Q is on rank 296, so the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870

#196

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

415%

#198

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

376%

#199

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

375%

#203

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

341%

#204

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-2Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#281

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7537%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

99%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

99%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

97%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

90%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

87%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

86%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P6-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P6-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P6-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

GRID P6-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 and GRID P6-2Q

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega 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: 3,922 points.

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q 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: 3,926 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 scores 3,922 and the GRID P6-2Q reaches 3,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is built on Vega while the GRID P6-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,922	3,926
Architecture	Vega	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Boost Clock	1011 MHz	1178 MHz+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
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 M GL / 870 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-2Q has 2 GB. The GRID P6-2Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR5
Bus Width	1024-bit+1500%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID P6-2Q).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC 4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 draws 65W versus the GRID P6-2Q's 225W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 350W (GRID P6-2Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GRID P6-2Q
TDP	65W-71%	225W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	60.3+247%	17.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) — the GRID P6-2Q offers 0.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).