GRID M6-8Q
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
3,568
MSRP
$1500
AVG Price
$100
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GRID M6-8Q is positioned at rank #273 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-8Q
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GRID M6-8Q across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GRID M6-8Q specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M6-8Q scores 3,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.218 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 3,568 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM204 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1536 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 96 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 722 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.218 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 69.31 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 5,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #535 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID M6-8Q is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 576 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12_1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12_1 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 5.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | vGPU |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays.
| Specification | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M6-8Q draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 1mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $100 (MSRP: $1500), the GRID M6-8Q delivers 36 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #273 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #535 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GRID M6-8Q |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $100 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #273 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #535 |
| Release Date | August 30 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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