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L2
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GRID M60-8A
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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.
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. The L2 is positioned at rank 254 and the GRID M60-8A is on rank 280, so the L2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar L2
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-8A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The L2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M60-8A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-8A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L2.
| Insight | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M60-8A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1162.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1162.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L2 and GRID M60-8A
L2
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
GRID M60-8A
The GRID M60-8A 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: 5,523 points.
Graphics Performance
The L2 scores 5,467 and the GRID M60-8A reaches 5,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L2 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID M60-8A uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 11,776 (L2) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-8A). Raw compute: 59.35 TFLOPS (L2) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8A). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,467 | 5,523+1% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 11776+475% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 59.35 TFLOPS+1130% | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+114% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 368+188% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 11.5 MB+1433% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L2) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-8A) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (L2) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-8A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The L2 draws 275W versus the GRID M60-8A's 225W — a 20% difference. The GRID M60-8A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (L2) vs 350W (GRID M60-8A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 225W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 19.9 | 24.5+23% |
Value Analysis
The L2 launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GRID M60-8A launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The GRID M60-8A costs 92% less ($1380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.6 (L2) vs 46.0 (GRID M60-8A) — the GRID M60-8A offers 1177.8% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | L2 | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000-20% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $120-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 46.0+1178% |
| Codename | AD102 | GM204 |
| Release | November 16 2023 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #189 | #505 |
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