GRID M60-8Q vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 RX Vega M GL / 870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M60-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $500 for the GRID M60-8Q, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 236.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 RX Vega M GL / 870
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 RX Vega M GL / 870
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-8Q scores 3,884 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,884 | 3,922 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+17% | 1011 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID M60-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GRID M60-8Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 1024-bit.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 1024-bit+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-8Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 65W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.3 | 60.3+249% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.8 (GRID M60-8Q) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers 234.6% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M60-8Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $150-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.8 | 26.1+235% |
| Codename | GM204 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #505 | #427 |
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