GeForce GTX 965M vs GRID M60-4Q

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 965M is positioned at rank 39 and the GRID M60-4Q is on rank 318, so the GeForce GTX 965M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 965M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

90%

#29

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

169%

#31

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

153%

#32

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

153%

#36

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

139%

#37

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

138%

#39

GeForce GTX 965M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

93%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

92%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

91%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

90%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

88%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-4Q

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9656%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

87%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

85%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

#333

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 965M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-4Q.

Insight	GeForce GTX 965M	GRID M60-4Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 965M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 965M Benchmark Check

GRID M60-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 965M and GRID M60-4Q

GeForce GTX 965M

The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 points.

GRID M60-4Q

The GRID M60-4Q 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: 3,831 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 and the GRID M60-4Q reaches 3,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID M60-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q). Raw compute: 2.355 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GRID M60-4Q
G3D Mark Score	3,860	3,831
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.355 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+105%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	1178 MHz+2%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GRID M60-4Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 965M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-4Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 965M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GRID M60-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 12 (GRID M60-4Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GRID M60-4Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GRID M60-4Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 965M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID M60-4Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GRID M60-4Q
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC)	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 965M draws 50W versus the GRID M60-4Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 350W (GRID M60-4Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 965M	GRID M60-4Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.2+354%	17.0