GRID M60-1B vs Radeon R7 250X
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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 250X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $120), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 302.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-1B | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+302.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 R7 250X
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 R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-1B scores 2,256 and the Radeon R7 250X reaches 2,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R7 250X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-1B) vs 640 (Radeon R7 250X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,256 | 2,269 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+297% | 1.216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+18% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+380% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 250X) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-1B) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (FL 11_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-1B draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 250X's 80W — a 95.1% difference. The Radeon R7 250X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-1B) vs 400W (Radeon R7 250X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 80W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0 | 28.4+184% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 250X costs 75% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) vs 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 302.1% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GRID M60-1B | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $99-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $30-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8 | 75.6+302% |
| Codename | GM204 | Cape Verde |
| Release | August 30 2015 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #525 | #655 |
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