GRID M6 8Q vs Iris Pro Graphics 6200

When comparing GRID M6 8Q and Iris Pro Graphics 6200, 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 Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Pro Graphics 6200 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 Iris Pro Graphics 6200 here:

Main Specs

  GRID M6 8Q Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x1
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 566% more power consumption, than Iris Pro Graphics 6200.
  • GRID M6 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Pro Graphics 6200 uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface.
  • GRID M6 8Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Pro Graphics 6200 - in Laptops.
  • GRID M6 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Iris Pro Graphics 6200 - with Gen. 8 Broadwell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 422 MHz higher, than Iris Pro Graphics 6200.
  • GRID M6 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Pro Graphics 6200 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 18−20 4−5
ultra / 1080p 10−11 3−4
QHD / 1440p 5−6 0−1
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 35−40 12−14
medium / 1080p 21−24 5−6
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than Iris Pro Graphics 6200.

Full Specs

  GRID M6 8Q Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Gen. 8 Broadwell
Code name GM204 Broadwell GT3e
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 30 August 2015 2 June 2015
Pipelines 1536 48
Core clock speed 722 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 69.31 40.80
Floating-point performance 2,218 gflops 883.2 gflops
Memory bus width 256 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 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.80
CUDA 5.2
Laptop size medium sized
Quick Sync +
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