GRID M60-8A vs GRID P40-12Q

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.

GRID M60-8A vs GRID P40-12Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID M60-8A vs GRID P40-12Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M60-8A

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,199 less on MSRP ($2,500 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 127.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.2 vs 1.0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GRID P40-12Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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128% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$2,500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.0 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID P40-12Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (5,540 vs 5,523), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M60-8A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID M60-8A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,199 cheaper on MSRP at $2,500 vs $5,699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 127.3% (2.2 vs 1.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GRID P40-12Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID M60-8A vs GRID P40-12Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GRID P40-12Q

The GRID P40-12Q 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: 5,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8A scores 5,523 and the GRID P40-12Q reaches 5,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8A is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P40-12Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8A) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8A) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GRID P40-12Q
G3D Mark Score	5,523	5,540
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1178 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	768 KB	768 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GRID P40-12Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GRID M60-8A and 128-bit on the GRID P40-12Q.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GRID P40-12Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8A draws 225W versus the GRID P40-12Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID P40-12Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8A) vs 350W (GRID P40-12Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GRID P40-12Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	24.5	24.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M60-8A came in at $2500, while the GRID P40-12Q launched at $5699. On MSRP, GRID M60-8A was 56.1% cheaper ($3199 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.2 (GRID M60-8A) vs 1.0 (GRID P40-12Q) — the GRID M60-8A offers 120% better value.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	GRID P40-12Q
MSRP	$2500-56%	$5699
Performance per Dollar	2.2+120%	1.0
Codename	GM204	GM204
Release	August 30 2015	August 30 2015
Ranking	#505	#433

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