GRID M60-2Q vs Radeon R9 M295X
GRID M60-2Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M60-2Q is positioned at rank 305 and the Radeon R9 M295X is on rank 273, so the Radeon R9 M295X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-2Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M295X.
| Insight | GRID M60-2Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M60-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-2Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-2Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 R9 M295X
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 R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-2Q scores 5,203 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-2Q) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).
| Feature | GRID M60-2Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,203+1% | 5,150 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+63% | 2.961 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-2Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-2Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GRID M60-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-2Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID M60-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID M60-2Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-10% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 23.1+12% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-2Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.7 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GRID M60-2Q offers 1.2% better value. The GRID M60-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GRID M60-2Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $300-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.7+1% | 34.3 |
| Codename | GM204 | Amethyst |
| Release | August 30 2015 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #433 | #437 |
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