GRID M60-1B vs Radeon R7 250X

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.

GRID M60-1B vs Radeon R7 250X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID M60-1B vs Radeon R7 250X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M60-1B

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 210mm, a 209mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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2425.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 22.9 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌181.3% higher power demand at 225W vs 80W.

Radeon R7 250X

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,401 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2439.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.9 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Draws 80W instead of 225W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌20900% longer card at 210mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R7 250X is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (2,269 vs 2,256), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M60-1B is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 250X makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,401 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2439.8% (22.9 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 250X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID M60-1B has the stronger long-term case.

GRID M60-1B vs Radeon R7 250X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-1B	Radeon R7 250X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M60-1B and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 250X. 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

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M60-1B came in at $2500, while the Radeon R7 250X launched at $99. On MSRP, Radeon R7 250X was 96% cheaper ($2401 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (GRID M60-1B) vs 22.9 (Radeon R7 250X) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 2444.4% better value. The newer card here is GRID M60-1B (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GRID M60-1B	Radeon R7 250X
MSRP	$2500	$99-96%
Performance per Dollar	0.9	22.9+2444%
Codename	GM204	Cape Verde
Release	August 30 2015	February 13 2014
Ranking	#525	#655

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