GRID M6 8Q vs UHD Graphics 617

When comparing GRID M6 8Q and UHD Graphics 617, 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 UHD Graphics 617 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

UHD Graphics 617 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: UHD Graphics 617 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 UHD Graphics 617 here:

Main Specs

  GRID M6 8Q UHD Graphics 617
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3L/LPDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M6 8Q has 566% more power consumption, than UHD Graphics 617.
  • GRID M6 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and UHD Graphics 617 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • GRID M6 8Q is used in Desktops, and UHD Graphics 617 - in Laptops.
  • GRID M6 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and UHD Graphics 617 - with Gen. 9 Amber Lake.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 422 MHz higher, than UHD Graphics 617.
  • GRID M6 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and UHD Graphics 617 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 18−20 3−4
ultra / 1080p 10−11 1−2
QHD / 1440p 5−6 0−1
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 35−40 14−16
medium / 1080p 21−24 6−7
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than UHD Graphics 617.

Full Specs

  GRID M6 8Q UHD Graphics 617
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Gen. 9 Amber Lake
Code name GM204 Kaby-Lake GT2
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 30 August 2015 30 October 2018
Pipelines 1536 24
Core clock speed 722 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 69.31 25.20
Floating-point performance 2,218 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 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.103
CUDA 5.2
Quick Sync +
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