GeForce GTX 880M vs GRID M60-1Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 880M

2014

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 122W instead of 225W, a 103W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

GRID M60-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌84.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 122W.

GeForce GTX 880M

2014

GRID M60-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 122W instead of 225W, a 103W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌84.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 122W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 880M better than GRID M60-1Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,826 vs 3,695 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 880M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (122W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 880M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 880M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 880M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 3.5% higher G3D Mark. GRID M60-1Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID M60-1Q make more sense than GeForce GTX 880M?

Yes. GRID M60-1Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 880M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 880M currently gives you 3.5% higher G3D Mark. GRID M60-1Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 880M Benchmark Check

GRID M60-1Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 880M	GRID M60-1Q
1080p
low	100 FPS	103 FPS
medium	84 FPS	85 FPS
high	68 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	86 FPS
medium	72 FPS	72 FPS
high	52 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	28 FPS
medium	32 FPS	26 FPS
high	19 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 880M Open GRID M60-1Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 880M	GRID M60-1Q
1080p
low	114 FPS	128 FPS
medium	87 FPS	101 FPS
high	66 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	88 FPS
medium	45 FPS	65 FPS
high	33 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	41 FPS
medium	17 FPS	32 FPS
high	14 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	24 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 880M Open GRID M60-1Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 880M	GRID M60-1Q
1080p
low	172 FPS	166 FPS
medium	138 FPS	133 FPS
high	115 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	125 FPS
medium	103 FPS	100 FPS
high	86 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	83 FPS
medium	69 FPS	67 FPS
high	57 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	42 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 880M Open GRID M60-1Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 880M	GRID M60-1Q
1080p
low	172 FPS	166 FPS
medium	138 FPS	133 FPS
high	115 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	125 FPS
medium	103 FPS	100 FPS
high	86 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	77 FPS
medium	67 FPS	60 FPS
high	54 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 880M Open GRID M60-1Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 880M and GRID M60-1Q

GeForce GTX 880M

The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

GRID M60-1Q

The GRID M60-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,695 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 880M scores 3,826 and the GRID M60-1Q reaches 3,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 880M is built on Kepler while the GRID M60-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1Q). Raw compute: 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1Q). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	GRID M60-1Q
G3D Mark Score	3,826+4%	3,695
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.05 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+58%
Boost Clock	993 MHz	1178 MHz+19%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 880M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID M60-1Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	GRID M60-1Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 880M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-1Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1Q) — the GRID M60-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	GRID M60-1Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 880M draws 122W versus the GRID M60-1Q's 225W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 350W (GRID M60-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.