GRID M60-2Q vs Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

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 M60-2Q is positioned at rank #305 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 M60-2Q

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GRID M60-2Q

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100%

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92%

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91%

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88%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M60-2Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 278.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+278.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 M60-2Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-2Q and Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

GRID M60-2Q

The GRID M60-2Q 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: 5,203 points.

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-2Q scores 5,203 and the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X reaches 5,248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-2Q) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	5,203	5,248
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+18%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+18%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
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)

The GRID M60-2Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X has 3 GB. The GRID M60-2Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-2Q) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the GRID M60-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-2Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	275mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80 C
Perf/Watt	23.1	26.2+13%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-2Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X launched at $299 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.7 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 131.2 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers 278.1% better value. The GRID M60-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).