GRID M60-0Q vs Radeon HD 3850 X2

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 Radeon HD 3850 X2

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3074%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2953%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2919%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2914%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2908%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2891%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2855%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2844%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2818%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2810%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2776%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2770%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2720%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2719%

#288

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3390%

#303

Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

100%

#304

Radeon HD 4290

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#306

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

96%

#308

Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

95%

#309

Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#311

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#312

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#313

Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#314

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

84%

#315

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

83%

#316

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

81%

#317

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

80%

#318

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $349 (vs $500), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 42.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+42.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($349)

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

Radeon HD 3850 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and Radeon HD 3850 X2

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.

Radeon HD 3850 X2

The Radeon HD 3850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 822 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the Radeon HD 3850 X2 reaches 822 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 960 (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 3850 X2).

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
G3D Mark Score	827	822
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+113%	960 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+214%	1.536 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	64+100%	32 ×2
TMUs	128+167%	48 ×2
L1 Cache	768 KB+300%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
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)

The GRID M60-0Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3850 X2) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
DirectX	12_1+19%	10.1
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD+.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD+
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 3850 X2's 254W — a 12.1% difference. The GRID M60-0Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 3850 X2
TDP	225W-11%	254W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	3.7+16%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon HD 3850 X2 costs 30.2% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 2.4 (Radeon HD 3850 X2) — the Radeon HD 3850 X2 offers 41.2% better value. The GRID M60-0Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).