FirePro M6100 vs GRID M6 8Q
When comparing FirePro M6100 and GRID M6 8Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M6100 and GRID M6 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID M6 8Q
FirePro M6100 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: FirePro M6100 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M6100 here:
Main Specs
| FirePro M6100 | GRID M6 8Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- FirePro M6100 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID M6 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID M6 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than FirePro M6100.
- FirePro M6100 is used in Laptops, and GRID M6 8Q - in Desktops.
- FirePro M6100 is build with GCN architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Core clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 378 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
- FirePro M6100 and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 988 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 69% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Battlefield 5 is 68% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 75−80 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Dota 2 is 33% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Far Cry 5 is 71% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Fortnite is 56% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 73% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 55% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Metro Exodus is 87% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Minecraft is 13% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 26% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 53% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 76% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in World of Tanks is 14% more, than FirePro M6100. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M6100 | GRID M6 8Q | |
| Architecture | GCN | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Code name | Bonaire | GM204 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 1 October 2013 | 30 August 2015 |
| Pipelines | 768 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1100 MHz | 722 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,080 million | 5,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 51.60 | 69.31 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,651 gflops | 2,218 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 88 GB/s | 160.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.2 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 196 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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