Radeon HD 6870 vs GRID M60-1B

Radeon HD 6870

2010Boost: 900 MHz

GRID M60-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6870

151

2,206

0.0%

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GRID M60-1B

225

2,256

+2.3%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

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 GRID M60-1B

#341

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16414%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

99%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

98%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

96%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

90%

#364

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

89%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

89%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

88%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

87%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

87%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

79%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-1B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6870.

Insight	Radeon HD 6870	GRID M60-1B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (247mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 134.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6870	GRID M60-1B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+134.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon HD 6870 Benchmark Check

GRID M60-1B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6870 and GRID M60-1B

Radeon HD 6870

The Radeon HD 6870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,206 points. Launch price was $239.

GRID M60-1B

The GRID M60-1B 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: 2,256 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6870 scores 2,206 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6870) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6870) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	GRID M60-1B
G3D Mark Score	2,206	2,256+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1120	2048+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.016 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+139%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1178 MHz+31%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	224 KB	768 KB+243%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	GRID M60-1B
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6870) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	GRID M60-1B
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (Radeon HD 6870) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	GRID M60-1B
DirectX	11.0	12_1+9%
Max Displays	6	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6870 draws 151W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 39.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6870) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 247mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 6870	GRID M60-1B
TDP	151W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	247mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	14.6+46%	10.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6870 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The Radeon HD 6870 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.1 (Radeon HD 6870) vs 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) — the Radeon HD 6870 offers 134.6% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).