GRID M60-0B vs GeForce 945A
GRID M60-0B
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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.
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 GRID M60-0B is positioned at rank 417 and the GeForce 945A is on rank 262, so the GeForce 945A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-0B
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 945A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-0B.
| Insight | GRID M60-0B | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945A holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $19,900), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 80106.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-0B | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+80106.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($19,900) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0B and GeForce 945A
GRID M60-0B
The GRID M60-0B 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: 1,838 points.
GeForce 945A
The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-0B scores 1,838 and the GeForce 945A reaches 1,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce 945A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0B) vs 384 (GeForce 945A). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0B) vs 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1189 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,838 | 1,852 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+428% | 0.9132 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1189 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+300% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0B) vs 1 MB (GeForce 945A) — the GRID M60-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-0B draws 225W versus the GeForce 945A's 33W — a 148.8% difference. The GeForce 945A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0B) vs 350W (GeForce 945A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 33W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.2 | 56.1+584% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-0B launched at $19900 MSRP and currently averages $19900, while the GeForce 945A launched at $100 and now averages $25. The GeForce 945A costs 99.9% less ($19875 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) vs 74.1 (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A offers 74000% better value.
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19900 | $100-99% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $19900 | $25-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 74.1+74000% |
| Codename | GM204 | GM108 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #433 | #705 |
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