GRID M60-8Q vs GeForce GTX 780M 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M SLI

#198

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

421%

#200

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

382%

#201

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

381%

#205

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#206

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

344%

#209

GeForce GTX 780M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#211

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#215

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#216

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

94%

#220

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#221

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#223

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780M SLI.

Insight	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M60-8Q 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 780M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8Q and GeForce GTX 780M SLI

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 780M SLI

The GeForce GTX 780M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,864 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8Q scores 3,884 and the GeForce GTX 780M SLI reaches 3,864 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 780M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 780M SLI).

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,884	3,864
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	3072+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 780M 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 780M SLI's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 780M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.