GRID M60-4Q vs Radeon HD 8970M
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 Radeon HD 8970M is on rank 78, so the Radeon HD 8970M 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 Radeon HD 8970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| 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 | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 $170), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 40% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-4Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+40%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) |
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 Radeon HD 8970M
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.
Radeon HD 8970M
The Radeon HD 8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,876 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-4Q scores 3,831 and the Radeon HD 8970M reaches 3,876 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8970M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8970M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,831 | 3,876+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+109% | 2.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+31% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+140% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID M60-4Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8970M has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 8970M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8970M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-4Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.0 | 38.8+128% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-4Q costs 29.4% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) vs 22.8 (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GRID M60-4Q offers 39.9% better value. The GRID M60-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID M60-4Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-29% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.9+40% | 22.8 |
| Codename | GM204 | Neptune |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #433 | #507 |
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