GRID M60-8A vs Radeon Pro WX 5100

GRID M60-8A

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 5100

2016Core: 713 MHzBoost: 1086 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID M60-8A

225

5,523

+0.4%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon Pro WX 5100

5,500

0.0%

Radeon R9 260

Radeon RX 560

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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 M60-8A is positioned at rank 280 and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 is on rank 132, so the Radeon Pro WX 5100 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 Radeon Pro WX 5100

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

99%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

94%

#117

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1341%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

100%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

97%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

97%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

91%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

91%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

90%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

89%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

87%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

86%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

85%

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. However, the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M60-8A	Radeon Pro WX 5100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+97.6%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-8A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-8A holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $120), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-8A	Radeon Pro WX 5100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Radeon Pro WX 5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8A and Radeon Pro WX 5100

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.

Radeon Pro WX 5100

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 713 MHz to 1086 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8A scores 5,523 and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 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 Radeon Pro WX 5100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8A) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8A) vs 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1086 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	Radeon Pro WX 5100
G3D Mark Score	5,523	5,500
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+24%	3.892 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+8%	1086 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	768 KB+71%	448 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-8A	Radeon Pro WX 5100
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-8A comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 97.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	Radeon Pro WX 5100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	7.906 GB+98%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-8A) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	Radeon Pro WX 5100
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8A draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX 5100's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8A) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-8A	Radeon Pro WX 5100
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	173mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	82°C
Perf/Watt	24.5	73.3+199%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-8A launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 and now averages $120. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.0 (GRID M60-8A) vs 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) — the GRID M60-8A offers 0.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).