GRID M60-1B vs Radeon HD 5970
GRID M60-1B
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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 M60-1B is positioned at rank #357 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-1B
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID M60-1B is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The GRID M60-1B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-1B.
| Insight | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5970 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $120), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 22.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 M60-1B and Radeon HD 5970
GRID M60-1B
The GRID M60-1B 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: 2,256 points.
Radeon HD 5970
The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-1B scores 2,256 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-1B) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970).
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,256 | 2,297+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+28% | 1600 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+108% | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+140% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5970) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-1B) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5970). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-1B draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 26.6% difference. The GRID M60-1B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-1B) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 305mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-23% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 305mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0+28% | 7.8 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon HD 5970 launched at $699 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 5970 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) vs 23.0 (Radeon HD 5970) — the Radeon HD 5970 offers 22.3% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $699-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $100-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8 | 23.0+22% |
| Codename | GM204 | Hemlock |
| Release | August 30 2015 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #525 | #651 |
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