Radeon RX 560 vs GRID M60-1Q

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 M60-1Q

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9982%

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GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

100%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

96%

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FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

94%

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GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

93%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

93%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

93%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

90%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

88%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

87%

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GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

86%

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Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

86%

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FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

85%

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Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	GRID M60-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M60-1Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-1Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 20.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	GRID M60-1Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+20.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 RX 560 and GRID M60-1Q

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

GRID M60-1Q

The GRID M60-1Q 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: 3,695 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the GRID M60-1Q reaches 3,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M60-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1Q). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1Q). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID M60-1Q
G3D Mark Score	3,682	3,695
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+85%
Boost Clock	1275 MHz+8%	1178 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID M60-1Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-1Q has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1Q) — the GRID M60-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID M60-1Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the GRID M60-1Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (GRID M60-1Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID M60-1Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70 C	—
Perf/Watt	49.1+199%	16.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID M60-1Q launched at $2500 and now averages $50. The GRID M60-1Q costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs 73.9 (GRID M60-1Q) — the GRID M60-1Q offers 20.4% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).