GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q 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 GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q and GRID M6 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q 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 GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q has 15% more power consumption, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q and GRID M6 8Q have maximum RAM of 8 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is used in Laptops, and GRID M6 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is 379 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GRID M6 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is 2988 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 18−20
ultra / 1080p 21−24 10−11
QHD / 1440p 16−18 5−6
4K / 2160p 10−11 4−5
low / 720p 60−65 35−40
medium / 1080p 40−45 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GRID M6 8Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q GRID M6 8Q
Architecture Pascal Maxwell 2.0
Code name N17E-G2 Max-Q GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 30 May 2017 30 August 2015
Pipelines 2048 1536
Core clock speed 1101 - 1215 MHz 722 MHz
Boost Clock 1265 - 1379 MHz
Transistor count 7,200 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 176.5 69.31
Floating-point performance 5,648 gflops 2,218 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 8000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 256.3 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 5.2
Laptop size large
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