GRID M6 8Q vs HD Graphics 4400

When comparing GRID M6 8Q and HD Graphics 4400, 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 GRID M6 8Q and HD Graphics 4400 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

HD Graphics 4400 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: HD Graphics 4400 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 HD Graphics 4400 here:

Main Specs

  GRID M6 8Q HD Graphics 4400
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 20 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 1.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M6 8Q has 400% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 4400.
  • GRID M6 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and HD Graphics 4400 uses PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M6 8Q is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 4400 - in Laptops.
  • GRID M6 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and HD Graphics 4400 - with Gen. 7.5 Haswell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 522 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 4400.
  • GRID M6 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 4400 - by 22 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 18−20 0−1
ultra / 1080p 10−11
QHD / 1440p 5−6 0−1
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 35−40 2−3
medium / 1080p 21−24 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1750% more, than HD Graphics 4400.

Full Specs

  GRID M6 8Q HD Graphics 4400
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Gen. 7.5 Haswell
Code name GM204 Haswell GT2
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 30 August 2015 5 June 2013
Pipelines 1536 20
Core clock speed 722 MHz 200 MHz
Boost Clock 1100 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 392 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 22 nm
Texture fill rate 69.31 22.00
Floating-point performance 2,218 gflops 46 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.80
CUDA 5.2
Quick Sync +
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