GRID M60-1Q vs Radeon RX 560

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 M60-1Q is positioned at rank #322 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 M60-1Q

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9982%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

100%

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GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

96%

#324

FirePro M2000

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96%

#325

Tesla K20c

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94%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

93%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

93%

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Tesla C2050 / C2070

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93%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

90%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

88%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

87%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

86%

#335

Tesla M10

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86%

#336

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85%

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Quadro FX 3450

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84%

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 M60-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M60-1Q	Radeon RX 560
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-1Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-1Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 20.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-1Q	Radeon RX 560
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+20.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 M60-1Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-1Q and Radeon RX 560

GRID M60-1Q

The GRID M60-1Q 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: 3,695 points.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-1Q scores 3,695 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-1Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1Q) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,695	3,682
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+85%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1275 MHz+8%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-1Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the GRID M60-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-1Q) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Radeon RX 560
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70 C
Perf/Watt	16.4	49.1+199%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-1Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The GRID M60-1Q costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 73.9 (GRID M60-1Q) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the GRID M60-1Q offers 20.4% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).