GRID M60-8A vs L2

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID M60-8A

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 275W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 168mm, a 167mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$2,000 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.2 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($2,000 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌22.2% higher power demand at 275W vs 225W.
❌16700% longer card at 168mm vs 1mm.

GRID M60-8A

2015

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 275W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 168mm, a 167mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($2,000 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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25% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$2,000 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.2 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌22.2% higher power demand at 275W vs 225W.
❌16700% longer card at 168mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID M60-8A better than L2?

Yes. GRID M60-8A is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,523 vs 5,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GRID M60-8A is a 2015 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while L2 is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

L2 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID M60-8A is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID M60-8A is about 25.0% more expensive on MSRP at $2,500 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. L2 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does L2 make more sense than GRID M60-8A?

Yes. L2 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GRID M60-8A. The trade-off is that GRID M60-8A currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. L2 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

L2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID M60-8A	L2
1080p
low	104 FPS	202 FPS
medium	90 FPS	190 FPS
high	73 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	180 FPS
medium	80 FPS	148 FPS
high	58 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	88 FPS
medium	27 FPS	76 FPS
high	18 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID M60-8A	L2
1080p
low	162 FPS	246 FPS
medium	128 FPS	197 FPS
high	94 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	185 FPS
medium	92 FPS	148 FPS
high	74 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	123 FPS
medium	52 FPS	98 FPS
high	43 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	62 FPS

Open GRID M60-8A Open L2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID M60-8A	L2
1080p
low	249 FPS	246 FPS
medium	199 FPS	197 FPS
high	166 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	185 FPS
medium	149 FPS	148 FPS
high	124 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	124 FPS	123 FPS
medium	99 FPS	98 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS

Open GRID M60-8A Open L2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID M60-8A	L2
1080p
low	182 FPS	246 FPS
medium	148 FPS	197 FPS
high	133 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	185 FPS
medium	110 FPS	148 FPS
high	99 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	123 FPS
medium	60 FPS	98 FPS
high	49 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	62 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8A and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8A scores 5,523 and the L2 reaches 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8A is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8A) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8A) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	L2
G3D Mark Score	5,523+1%	5,467
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	11776+475%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+1130%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	2520 MHz+114%
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	128	368+188%
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	11.5 MB+1433%
L2 Cache	2 MB	96 MB+4700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-8A	L2
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 feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-8A) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	L2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	96 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-8A) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	L2
DirectX	12_1	12_2
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8A draws 225W versus the L2's 275W — a 20% difference. The GRID M60-8A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8A) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	L2
TDP	225W-18%	275W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Perf/Watt	24.5+23%	19.9

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-8A launched at $2500 MSRP, while the L2 launched at $2000. The L2 costs 20% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.2 (GRID M60-8A) vs 2.7 (L2) — the L2 offers 22.7% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).