GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID M60-2Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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VS

GRID M60-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070

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 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +417.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $2,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2491.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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

GRID M60-2Q

2015

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,203 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 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 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 400.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GRID M60-2Q?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 5,203 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GRID M60-2Q 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 417.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $2,401 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 417.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2491.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GRID M60-2Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GRID M60-2Q 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 $3,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070GRID M60-2Q
1080p
low183 FPS104 FPS
medium167 FPS90 FPS
high151 FPS73 FPS
ultra131 FPS44 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS91 FPS
medium124 FPS80 FPS
high110 FPS58 FPS
ultra101 FPS33 FPS
4K
low92 FPS29 FPS
medium78 FPS27 FPS
high65 FPS18 FPS
ultra58 FPS16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
1080p
low544 FPS162 FPS
medium454 FPS128 FPS
high353 FPS94 FPS
ultra299 FPS75 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS119 FPS
medium288 FPS92 FPS
high235 FPS74 FPS
ultra197 FPS57 FPS
4K
low172 FPS68 FPS
medium144 FPS52 FPS
high125 FPS43 FPS
ultra101 FPS32 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
1080p
low884 FPS234 FPS
medium713 FPS187 FPS
high643 FPS156 FPS
ultra569 FPS117 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS176 FPS
medium549 FPS140 FPS
high483 FPS117 FPS
ultra424 FPS88 FPS
4K
low467 FPS117 FPS
medium373 FPS94 FPS
high326 FPS78 FPS
ultra277 FPS59 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
1080p
low751 FPS182 FPS
medium612 FPS148 FPS
high536 FPS133 FPS
ultra497 FPS103 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS132 FPS
medium500 FPS110 FPS
high433 FPS99 FPS
ultra395 FPS77 FPS
4K
low384 FPS77 FPS
medium324 FPS60 FPS
high301 FPS49 FPS
ultra272 FPS36 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and GRID M60-2Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GRID M60-2Q

The GRID M60-2Q 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: 5,203 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GRID M60-2Q's 5,203 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 417.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID M60-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-2Q). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
G3D Mark Score
26,919+417%
5,203
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+188%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+504%
4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+110%
1178 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+44%
128
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+673%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 M60-2Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID M60-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
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 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-2Q has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+200%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GRID M60-2Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (GRID M60-2Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
TDP
200W-11%
225W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+483%
23.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GRID M60-2Q launched at $3000. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 80% less ($2401 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.7 (GRID M60-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2541.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID M60-2Q
MSRP
$599-80%
$3000
Performance per Dollar
44.9+2541%
1.7
Codename
AD104
GM204
Release
April 12 2023
August 30 2015
Ranking
#32
#433