GRID M60-0Q vs Radeon HD 8730M

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 8730M

#190

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

398%

#192

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

361%

#193

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

360%

#197

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

327%

#198

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

325%

#200

Radeon HD 8730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

99%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

94%

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 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 8730M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M60-0Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 8730M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and Radeon HD 8730M

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 8730M

The Radeon HD 8730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the Radeon HD 8730M reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8730M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8730M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8730M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 8730M
G3D Mark Score	827	819
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+109%	2.304 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+31%	900 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 8730M
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 8730M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8730M) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 8730M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8730M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 8730M
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8730M). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 3.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 8730M
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 3
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8730M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.