GRID M60-8Q vs Radeon 680M
GRID M60-8Q
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 680M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 680M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon 680M 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 GRID M60-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 680M.
| Insight | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 680M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $500 for the GRID M60-8Q, it costs 84% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 517.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+517.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8Q and Radeon 680M
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.
Radeon 680M
The Radeon 680M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,836 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-8Q scores 3,884 and the Radeon 680M reaches 3,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8Q) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,884+1% | 3,836 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+43% | 3.379 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2200 MHz+87% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.3 | 76.7+343% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 680M costs 84% less ($420 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.8 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 48.0 (Radeon 680M) — the Radeon 680M offers 515.4% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $80-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.8 | 48.0+515% |
| Codename | GM204 | Rembrandt+ |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #505 | #512 |
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