GRID M60-8Q vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

91%

#66

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

221%

#68

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

201%

#69

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

200%

#73

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

182%

#74

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

181%

#76

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

99%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

96%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M60-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-8Q.

Insight	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 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 M60-8Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8Q and GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

GRID M60-8Q

The GRID M60-8Q 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: 3,884 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1190 MHz to 1328 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8Q scores 3,884 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8Q) vs 1.7 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1328 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	3,884	3,925+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+184%	1.7 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1328 MHz+13%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	768 KB+220%	240 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-8Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — the GRID M60-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.