Radeon HD 8990 vs GRID M60-2Q

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 M60-2Q

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M60-2Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GRID M60-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-2Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $999), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 564.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GRID M60-2Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+564.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)	✅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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8990 and GRID M60-2Q

Radeon HD 8990

The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.

GRID M60-2Q

The GRID M60-2Q 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: 5,203 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8990 scores 5,214 and the GRID M60-2Q reaches 5,203 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8990 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-2Q). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GRID M60-2Q
G3D Mark Score	5,214	5,203
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS ×2	4.825 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1178 MHz+18%
ROPs	32 ×2	64+100%
TMUs	128 ×2	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GRID M60-2Q
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)

The Radeon HD 8990 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-2Q has 4 GB. The GRID M60-2Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 8990) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-2Q) — the GRID M60-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GRID M60-2Q
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit x2+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8990 draws 375W versus the GRID M60-2Q's 225W — a 50% difference. The GRID M60-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 8990) vs 350W (GRID M60-2Q). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GRID M60-2Q
TDP	375W	225W-40%
Recommended PSU	750W	350W-53%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	13.9	23.1+66%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8990 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GRID M60-2Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The GRID M60-2Q costs 85% less ($849 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 34.7 (GRID M60-2Q) — the GRID M60-2Q offers 567.3% better value. The GRID M60-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).