GRID M60-0B
VS
Radeon R6 M340DX

GRID M60-0B vs Radeon R6 M340DX

GRID M60-0B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

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. The GRID M60-0B is positioned at rank #417 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-0B

#402
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
164144%
#417
GRID M60-0B
MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900
100%
#418
Quadro FX 4500 X2
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
89%
#419
Quadro FX 5500
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30
89%
#420
Quadro FX 1000
MSRP: $500|Avg: $30
78%
#421
Quadro FX 1300
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
67%
#422
Quadro FX 3400/4400
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50
67%
#423
Quadro FX 4000
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50
56%
#424
RADEON IGP 320
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
44%
#425
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
22%
#426
Quadro FX 2000
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40
11%
#427
GRID V100-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
0%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M340DX.

InsightGRID M60-0BRadeon R6 M340DX
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M340DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M340DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $19,900), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 194785.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGRID M60-0BRadeon R6 M340DX
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+194785.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($19,900)
More affordable ($10)

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 Radeon R6 M340DX

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0B scores 1,838 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0B) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0B) vs 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

FeatureGRID M60-0BRadeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score
1,838+2%
1,800
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+433%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS+510%
0.791 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1178 MHz+14%
1030 MHz
ROPs
64+700%
8
TMUs
128+433%
24
L1 Cache
768 KB+700%
96 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M60-0BRadeon R6 M340DX
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0B) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the GRID M60-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID M60-0BRadeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0B draws 225W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0B) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID M60-0BRadeon R6 M340DX
TDP
225W
30W-87%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
8.2
60.0+632%
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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-0B launched at $19900 MSRP and currently averages $19900, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 99.9% less ($19890 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) vs 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 179900% better value.

FeatureGRID M60-0BRadeon R6 M340DX
MSRP
$19900
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$19900
$10-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.1
180.0+179900%
Codename
GM204
Jet
Release
August 30 2015
December 12 2015
Ranking
#433
#852