GRID M60-4Q vs GeForce GTX 780M
GRID M60-4Q
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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 M60-4Q is positioned at rank 318 and the GeForce GTX 780M is on rank 212, so the GeForce GTX 780M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-4Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-4Q.
| Insight | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 780M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780M holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $120), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-4Q and GeForce GTX 780M
GRID M60-4Q
The GRID M60-4Q 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: 3,831 points.
GeForce GTX 780M
The GeForce GTX 780M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,845 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-4Q scores 3,831 and the GeForce GTX 780M reaches 3,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 780M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,831 | 3,845 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+97% | 2.448 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+48% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+500% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID M60-4Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780M) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GRID M60-4Q) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M). Decoder: NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID M60-4Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 780M).
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-4Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 780M's 122W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-4Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 122W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 17.0 | 31.5+85% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 780M costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 64.1 (GeForce GTX 780M) — the GeForce GTX 780M offers 100.9% better value. The GRID M60-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $60-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.9 | 64.1+101% |
| Codename | GM204 | GK104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 11 2013 |
| Ranking | #433 | #511 |
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