GRID M6 8Q vs Quadro CX

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

GRID M6 8Q

Quadro CX

Main Specs

	GRID M6 8Q	Quadro CX
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	150 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	8 GB	1536 MB
Display Connectors	No outputs	1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video

Quadro CX has 50% more power consumption, than GRID M6 8Q.
GRID M6 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro CX uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
Quadro CX has 1528 GB more memory, than GRID M6 8Q.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GRID M6 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Quadro CX - with Tesla 2.0.
Core clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 120 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
GRID M6 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro CX - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 3412 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	18−20	1−2
ultra / 1080p	10−11	0−1
QHD / 1440p	5−6	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	35−40	10−12
medium / 1080p	21−24	2−3
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 420% more, than Quadro CX.
high / 1080p	27−30	−
ultra / 1080p	24−27	3−4
QHD / 1440p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	60−65	12−14
medium / 1080p	30−35	4−5
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Battlefield 5 is 471% more, than Quadro CX.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GRID M6 8Q and Quadro CX have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	220−230	110−120
medium / 768p	190−200	85−90
ultra / 1080p	110−120	35−40
QHD / 1440p	75−80	−
4K / 2160p	40−45	10−11
high / 768p	160−170	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 138% more, than Quadro CX.
low / 768p	60−65	70−75
ultra / 1080p	45−50	14−16
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than Quadro CX.
low / 768p	110−120	70−75
medium / 768p	100−110	45−50
ultra / 1080p	75−80	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Dota 2 is 115% more, than Quadro CX.
high / 1080p	21−24	2−3
ultra / 1080p	20−22	2−3
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	7−8	0−1
low / 720p	45−50	10−11
medium / 1080p	24−27	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Far Cry 5 is 625% more, than Quadro CX.
high / 1080p	27−30	−
ultra / 1080p	21−24	5−6
QHD / 1440p	14−16	1−2
low / 720p	110−120	45−50
medium / 1080p	65−70	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Fortnite is 266% more, than Quadro CX.
high / 1080p	30−35	3−4
ultra / 1080p	24−27	−
QHD / 1440p	10−12	0−1
low / 720p	60−65	14−16
medium / 1080p	35−40	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 450% more, than Quadro CX.
low / 768p	95−100	40−45
medium / 768p	85−90	−
high / 1080p	35−40	3−4
ultra / 1080p	14−16	2−3
QHD / 1440p	5−6	0−1
medium / 720p	−	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 212% more, than Quadro CX.
high / 1080p	10−12	1−2
ultra / 1080p	9−10	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	3−4
medium / 1080p	16−18	2−3
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Metro Exodus is 950% more, than Quadro CX.
low / 768p	110−120	85−90
high / 1080p	−	55−60
medium / 1080p	110−120	−
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Minecraft is 32% more, than Quadro CX.
high / 1080p	−	14−16
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	65−70	24−27
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than Quadro CX.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	9−10	3−4
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	4−5
medium / 1080p	18−20	−
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 475% more, than Quadro CX.
low / 768p	65−70	8−9
medium / 768p	40−45	7−8
high / 1080p	21−24	3−4
ultra / 1080p	12−14	3−4
4K / 2160p	7−8	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 620% more, than Quadro CX.
low / 768p	90−95	70−75
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	35−40	12−14
high / 768p	55−60	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in World of Tanks is 63% more, than Quadro CX.

Full Specs

	GRID M6 8Q	Quadro CX
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Code name	GM204	GT200B
Type	Workstation	Workstation
Release date	30 August 2015	11 November 2008
Pipelines	1536	192
Core clock speed	722 MHz	602 MHz
Transistor count	5,200 million	1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	55 nm
Texture fill rate	69.31	38.53
Floating-point performance	2,218 gflops	462.3 gflops
Length		267 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	384 Bit
Memory clock speed	5012 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.4 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
DirectX	12 (12_1)	11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model	6.4	4.0
OpenGL	4.6	3.3
OpenCL	1.2	1.1
Vulkan	1.1.126	N/A
CUDA	5.2	1.3

GRID M6 8Q vs Quadro CX

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

Full Specs

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