GeForce GTX 970 vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 970 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 970 and GRID M6 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 970 GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 148 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pins None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 500 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 970 has 48% more power consumption, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 970.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 970 is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970 is 328 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • GeForce GTX 970 and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 5005 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 18−20
ultra / 1080p 30−35 10−11
QHD / 1440p 27−30 5−6
4K / 2160p 14−16 4−5
low / 720p 75−80 35−40
medium / 1080p 60−65 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 175% more, than GRID M6 8Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 970 GRID M6 8Q
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell 2.0
Code name GM204 GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 19 September 2014 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1664 1536
Core clock speed 1050 MHz 722 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 109 billion/sec 69.31
Floating-point performance 3,920 gflops 2,218 gflops
Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 224 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.48 kh/s
CUDA cores 1664
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 478 Mh/s
Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.51 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 22.21 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 291.61 Sol/s
GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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