GRID M60-8Q vs Radeon R9 M390X

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 Radeon R9 M390X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1533%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1390%

#409

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1386%

#413

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1261%

#414

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1252%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

100%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

98%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

98%

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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

97%

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Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

97%

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Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

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Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

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Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

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Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

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Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

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Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

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Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

94%

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Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

94%

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Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 R9 M390X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M390X holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $500), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 317.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-8Q	Radeon R9 M390X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+317.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($120)

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

Radeon R9 M390X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-8Q and Radeon R9 M390X

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 R9 M390X

The Radeon R9 M390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,895 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-8Q scores 3,884 and the Radeon R9 M390X reaches 3,895 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 R9 M390X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M390X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8Q) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M390X).

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	Radeon R9 M390X
G3D Mark Score	3,884	3,895
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+63%	2.961 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	Radeon R9 M390X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M390X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M390X) — the GRID M60-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	Radeon R9 M390X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M390X's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M390X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M390X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GRID M60-8Q	Radeon R9 M390X
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Perf/Watt	17.3	51.9+200%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 M390X launched at $550 and now averages $120. The Radeon R9 M390X costs 76% less ($380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.8 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 32.5 (Radeon R9 M390X) — the Radeon R9 M390X offers 316.7% better value.