GRID M60-8Q vs GRID V100-2Q

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 M60-8Q

2015

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).

GRID V100-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID M60-8Q

2015

GRID V100-2Q

2015

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID M60-8Q better than GRID V100-2Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,884 vs 3,811 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID M60-8Q is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

GRID M60-8Q is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GRID M60-8Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID M60-8Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $10,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. GRID V100-2Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GRID V100-2Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GRID V100-2Q is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,811 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 M60-8Q Benchmark Check

GRID V100-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	103 FPS	103 FPS
medium	85 FPS	85 FPS
high	67 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	86 FPS
medium	72 FPS	72 FPS
high	51 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	28 FPS
medium	26 FPS	26 FPS
high	17 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	128 FPS	128 FPS
medium	101 FPS	101 FPS
high	82 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	65 FPS	65 FPS
high	53 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	41 FPS
medium	32 FPS	32 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	24 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	175 FPS	171 FPS
medium	140 FPS	137 FPS
high	117 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	129 FPS
medium	105 FPS	103 FPS
high	87 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	86 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	175 FPS	171 FPS
medium	140 FPS	137 FPS
high	117 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	129 FPS
medium	105 FPS	103 FPS
high	87 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	77 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	49 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8Q and GRID V100-2Q

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.

GRID V100-2Q

The GRID V100-2Q 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: 3,811 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8Q scores 3,884 and the GRID V100-2Q reaches 3,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID V100-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8Q) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,884+2%	3,811
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 M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8Q draws 225W versus the GRID V100-2Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID V100-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8Q) vs 350W (GRID V100-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	GRID V100-2Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	17.3+2%	16.9

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-8Q launched at $0 MSRP, while the GRID V100-2Q launched at $10000. The GRID M60-8Q costs 100+% less ($10000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GRID M60-8Q) vs 0.4 (GRID V100-2Q) — the GRID M60-8Q offers Infinity% better value.