Radeon R9 285 / 380 vs GRID M60-8A

Radeon R9 285 / 380

2014Core: 918 MHz

GRID M60-8A

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 285 / 380

190

5,550

+0.5%

5,523

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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 M60-8A

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

95%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

94%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#279

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

97%

#284

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#293

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#294

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M60-8A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GRID M60-8A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-8A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-8A holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $199), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GRID M60-8A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)	✅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.

Radeon R9 285 / 380 Benchmark Check

GRID M60-8A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 285 / 380 and GRID M60-8A

Radeon R9 285 / 380

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 scores 5,550 and the GRID M60-8A reaches 5,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID M60-8A uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-8A). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8A).

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GRID M60-8A
G3D Mark Score	5,550	5,523
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.29 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+47%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	448 KB	768 KB+71%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	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	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-8A has 4 GB. The GRID M60-8A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-8A) — the GRID M60-8A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GRID M60-8A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-8A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GRID M60-8A
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 draws 190W versus the GRID M60-8A's 225W — a 16.9% difference. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 350W (GRID M60-8A). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GRID M60-8A
TDP	190W-16%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	29.2+19%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GRID M60-8A launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The GRID M60-8A costs 39.7% less ($79 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 46.0 (GRID M60-8A) — the GRID M60-8A offers 64.9% better value. The GRID M60-8A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).