GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs GRID M60-8A

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 970M SLI is positioned at rank 132 and the GRID M60-8A is on rank 280, so the GeForce GTX 970M SLI 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 970M SLI

#122

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

296%

#124

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

268%

#125

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

268%

#129

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

243%

#130

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

242%

#132

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

95%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-8A

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

95%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

94%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#279

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

97%

#284

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#293

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#294

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-8A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	GRID M60-8A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M60-8A 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M SLI and GRID M60-8A

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 162W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

GRID M60-8A

The GRID M60-8A 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: 5,523 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the GRID M60-8A reaches 5,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the GRID M60-8A uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-8A). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	GRID M60-8A
G3D Mark Score	5,500	5,523
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1178 MHz+13%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	GRID M60-8A
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit x2 vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	GRID M60-8A
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit x2+50%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-8A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M SLI	GRID M60-8A
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the GRID M60-8A's 225W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 350W (GRID M60-8A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.