GRID M60-8A vs GeForce GTX 970M SLI

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 M60-8A is positioned at rank 280 and the GeForce GTX 970M SLI is on rank 132, so the GeForce GTX 970M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M60-8A

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

95%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

94%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#279

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

97%

#284

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#293

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#294

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M SLI

#122

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

296%

#124

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

268%

#125

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

268%

#129

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

243%

#130

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

242%

#132

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

95%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-8A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970M SLI.

Insight	GRID M60-8A	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M60-8A 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.

GRID M60-8A Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8A and GeForce GTX 970M SLI

GRID M60-8A

The GRID M60-8A 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: 5,523 points.

GeForce GTX 970M SLI

The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 162W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8A scores 5,523 and the GeForce GTX 970M SLI reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8A is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 970M SLI uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8A) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
G3D Mark Score	5,523	5,500
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+13%	1038 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit x2.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit x2+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-8A) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 970M SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GeForce GTX 970M SLI
DirectX	12_1	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8A draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 970M SLI's 162W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8A) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.