GRID M60-1B vs Radeon HD 6870

GRID M60-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Radeon HD 6870

2010Boost: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M60-1B

225

2,256

+2.3%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon HD 6870

151

2,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-1B

#341

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16414%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

99%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

98%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

96%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

90%

#364

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

89%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

89%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

88%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

87%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

87%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

79%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6870.

Insight	GRID M60-1B	Radeon HD 6870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (247mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 134.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-1B	Radeon HD 6870
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+134.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 M60-1B Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-1B and Radeon HD 6870

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 6870

The Radeon HD 6870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,206 points. Launch price was $239.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-1B scores 2,256 and the Radeon HD 6870 reaches 2,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6870 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-1B) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6870). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6870). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	Radeon HD 6870
G3D Mark Score	2,256+2%	2,206
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+83%	1120
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+139%	2.016 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+31%	900 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+129%	56
L1 Cache	768 KB+243%	224 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-1B	Radeon HD 6870
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6870) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	Radeon HD 6870
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-1B) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	Radeon HD 6870
DirectX	12_1+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	6

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-1B draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 6870's 151W — a 39.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-1B) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 247mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-1B	Radeon HD 6870
TDP	225W	151W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	1mm	247mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	10.0	14.6+46%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon HD 6870 launched at $239 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 6870 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) vs 44.1 (Radeon HD 6870) — the Radeon HD 6870 offers 134.6% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).