GRID M60-8Q vs Radeon HD 7850
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 HD 7850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 903.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+903.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 HD 7850
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 HD 7850
The Radeon HD 7850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-8Q scores 3,884 and the Radeon HD 7850 reaches 3,897 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7850 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8Q) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,884 | 3,897 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+174% | 1.761 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+18% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7850) — the GRID M60-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7850's 130W — a 53.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 130W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.3 | 30.0+73% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 7850 launched at $249 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 7850 costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.8 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 898.7% better value. The GRID M60-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $50-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.8 | 77.9+899% |
| Codename | GM204 | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 30 2015 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #505 | #503 |
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