GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GRID M60-8Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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GRID M60-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

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RTX 4060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • +483.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID M60-8Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,884 vs 22,651).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GRID M60-8Q?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 3,884 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GRID M60-8Q is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 483.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 483.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GRID M60-8Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GRID M60-8Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
1080p
low177 FPS103 FPS
medium162 FPS85 FPS
high142 FPS67 FPS
ultra124 FPS40 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS86 FPS
medium118 FPS72 FPS
high101 FPS51 FPS
ultra93 FPS29 FPS
4K
low93 FPS28 FPS
medium79 FPS26 FPS
high66 FPS17 FPS
ultra59 FPS15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
1080p
low425 FPS128 FPS
medium359 FPS101 FPS
high292 FPS82 FPS
ultra237 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS88 FPS
medium229 FPS65 FPS
high186 FPS53 FPS
ultra154 FPS40 FPS
4K
low117 FPS41 FPS
medium95 FPS32 FPS
high77 FPS29 FPS
ultra60 FPS24 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
1080p
low855 FPS175 FPS
medium693 FPS140 FPS
high609 FPS117 FPS
ultra510 FPS87 FPS
1440p
low660 FPS131 FPS
medium527 FPS105 FPS
high452 FPS87 FPS
ultra382 FPS66 FPS
4K
low447 FPS87 FPS
medium355 FPS70 FPS
high308 FPS58 FPS
ultra255 FPS44 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
1080p
low775 FPS175 FPS
medium639 FPS140 FPS
high558 FPS117 FPS
ultra492 FPS87 FPS
1440p
low613 FPS131 FPS
medium503 FPS105 FPS
high435 FPS87 FPS
ultra378 FPS66 FPS
4K
low375 FPS77 FPS
medium322 FPS60 FPS
high298 FPS49 FPS
ultra255 FPS36 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GRID M60-8Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

GRID M60-8Q

The GRID M60-8Q 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: 3,884 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GRID M60-8Q's 3,884 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 483.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID M60-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8Q). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
G3D Mark Score
22,651+483%
3,884
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4352+113%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+357%
4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+115%
1178 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
136+6%
128
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+473%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+1500%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID M60-8Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID M60-8Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+1500%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GRID M60-8Q's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GRID M60-8Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
TDP
160W-29%
225W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
141.6+718%
17.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GRID M60-8Q launched at $0. The GRID M60-8Q costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Infinity (GRID M60-8Q) — the GRID M60-8Q offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiGRID M60-8Q
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
56.8
Infinity
Codename
AD106
GM204
Release
May 18 2023
August 30 2015
Ranking
#59
#505