GRID M60-0Q vs Radeon R7 M365X

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 R7 M365X

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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3246%

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3224%

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Radeon R7 M365X

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100%

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GeForce 9400

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91%

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 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M365X.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 M365X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M365X holds the technical lead. Priced at $300 (vs $500), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 66.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($300)

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 R7 M365X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and Radeon R7 M365X

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 R7 M365X

The Radeon R7 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the Radeon R7 M365X reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R7 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M365X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M365X). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
G3D Mark Score	827	824
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+409%	0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+27%	925 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+500%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M365X) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M365X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
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 R7 M365X). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 3.1
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 M365X's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R7 M365X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M365X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon R7 M365X
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	3.7	11.0+197%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R7 M365X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R7 M365X costs 40% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 2.7 (Radeon R7 M365X) — the Radeon R7 M365X offers 58.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M365X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).