GRID M60-0Q vs GeForce 920A

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920A

#386

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1310%

#388

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1187%

#389

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1184%

#393

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1077%

#394

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1069%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

97%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

94%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

89%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

88%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 920A 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 GRID M60-0Q.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
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	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 920A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 920A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3241.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3241.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

GRID M60-0Q Benchmark Check

GeForce 920A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and GeForce 920A

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q 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: 827 points.

GeForce 920A

The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the GeForce 920A reaches 829 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce 920A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 384 (GeForce 920A). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 920A). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
G3D Mark Score	827	829
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+568%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+25%	941 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	768 KB+300%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920A) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 11.0 (GeForce 920A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
DirectX	12_1+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q) vs No (GeForce 920A). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	No
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the GeForce 920A's 33W — a 148.8% difference. The GeForce 920A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 350W (GeForce 920A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce 920A
TDP	225W	33W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	3.7	25.1+578%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce 920A launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce 920A costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 55.3 (GeForce 920A) — the GeForce 920A offers 3152.9% better value.