
GRID M60-4Q vs GeForce GTX 880M

GRID M60-4Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M60-4Q is positioned at rank 318 and the GeForce GTX 880M is on rank 116, so the GeForce GTX 880M 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 880M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M60-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 880M

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 880M
The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-4Q scores 3,831 and the GeForce GTX 880M reaches 3,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q) vs 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,831 | 3,826 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+58% | 3.05 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+19% | 993 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 880M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 300% 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 880M) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| 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_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GRID M60-4Q) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M). Decoder: NVDEC vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-4Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-4Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 122W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.0 | 31.4+85% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-4Q costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GRID M60-4Q offers 25.1% better value. The GRID M60-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-20% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.9+25% | 25.5 |
| Codename | GM204 | GK104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #433 | #514 |
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