GRID M60-2Q
VS
Radeon Pro Vega 20

GRID M60-2Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 20

GRID M60-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 20

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1283 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 M60-2Q 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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Tesla K20m
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#304
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MSRP: $159|Avg: $10
100%
#305
GRID M60-2Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
100%
#307
FirePro 3D V3750
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#308
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#309
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97%
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92%
#313
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#314
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MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
91%
#316
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
89%
#317
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MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
88%
#318
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88%
#319
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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M60-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 20.

InsightGRID M60-2QRadeon Pro Vega 20
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M60-2Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 M60-2Q and Radeon Pro Vega 20

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 20

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-2Q scores 5,203 and the Radeon Pro Vega 20 reaches 5,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-2Q) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1283 MHz.

FeatureGRID M60-2QRadeon Pro Vega 20
G3D Mark Score
5,203
5,169
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2048+60%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS+47%
3.284 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1178 MHz
1283 MHz+9%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
768 KB+140%
320 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M60-2QRadeon Pro Vega 20
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 Pro Vega 20 has 0 MB. The GRID M60-2Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-2Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 20) — the GRID M60-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID M60-2QRadeon Pro Vega 20
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 20's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-2Q) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGRID M60-2QRadeon Pro Vega 20
TDP
225W
100W-56%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
23.1
51.7+124%
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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-2Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.7 (GRID M60-2Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 20) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID M60-2QRadeon Pro Vega 20
MSRP
$3000
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
34.7
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Vega 12
Release
August 30 2015
November 14 2018
Ranking
#433
#435