GeForce MX150 vs GRID M60-1B

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 MX150 is positioned at rank 304 and the GRID M60-1B is on rank 357, so the GeForce MX150 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 MX150

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#294

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#296

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

656%

#297

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#301

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

595%

#302

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

591%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-1B

#341

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16414%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

99%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

98%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

96%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

90%

#364

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

89%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

89%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

88%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

87%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

87%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

79%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX150.

Insight	GeForce MX150	GRID M60-1B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑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

The GeForce MX150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $120), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 99.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX150	GRID M60-1B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+99.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 MX150 and GRID M60-1B

GeForce MX150

The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,252 points.

GRID M60-1B

The GRID M60-1B 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: 2,256 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX150 scores 2,252 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX150 is built on Pascal while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX150) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX150	GRID M60-1B
G3D Mark Score	2,252	2,256
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+505%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1178 MHz+13%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	144 KB	768 KB+433%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX150	GRID M60-1B
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX150) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX150	GRID M60-1B
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX150) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce MX150	GRID M60-1B
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX150 draws 10W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 183% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX150) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX150	GRID M60-1B
TDP	10W-96%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	225.2+2152%	10.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX150 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The GeForce MX150 costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.5 (GeForce MX150) vs 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) — the GeForce MX150 offers 99.5% better value. The GeForce MX150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).