GeForce GTX 850A vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 850A 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 850A 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 850A
GRID M6 8Q

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
 
  • GRID M6 8Q has 122% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 180 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • GeForce GTX 850A and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 3212 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 18−20
ultra / 1080p 0−1 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 12−14 35−40
medium / 1080p 3−4 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A GRID M6 8Q
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell 2.0
Code name GM107 GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 17 March 2014 30 August 2015
Pipelines 640 1536
Core clock speed 902 MHz 722 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.44 69.31
Floating-point performance 1,198 gflops 2,218 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 5.2