Radeon RX Vega M GL
VS
GRID M60-8Q

Radeon RX Vega M GL vs GRID M60-8Q

AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GL

2018Core: 931 MHzBoost: 1011 MHz
VS

GRID M60-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is positioned at rank #208 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon RX Vega M GL

#198
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
417%
#200
378%
#201
377%
#205
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
343%
#206
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
340%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#212
GeForce GTX 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
98%
#216
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
93%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
91%
#222
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GL uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M60-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega M GL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID M60-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon RX Vega M GLGRID M60-8Q
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑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

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega M GL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $500 for the GRID M60-8Q, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 235.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX Vega M GLGRID M60-8Q
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+235.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 Radeon RX Vega M GL and GRID M60-8Q

AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GL

The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,906 points.

NVIDIA

GRID M60-8Q

The GRID M60-8Q 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: 3,884 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 3,906 and the GRID M60-8Q reaches 3,884 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M60-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-8Q). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8Q). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GLGRID M60-8Q
G3D Mark Score
3,906
3,884
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280
2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.588 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock
1011 MHz
1178 MHz+17%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
128+60%
L1 Cache
320 KB
768 KB+140%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GLGRID M60-8Q
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 RX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-8Q has 2 GB. The GRID M60-8Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-8Q) — the GRID M60-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GLGRID M60-8Q
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
HBM2
GDDR5
Bus Width
1024-bit+1500%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the GRID M60-8Q's 225W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 350W (GRID M60-8Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GLGRID M60-8Q
TDP
65W-71%
225W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
60.1+247%
17.3
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega M GL launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID M60-8Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon RX Vega M GL costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 7.8 (GRID M60-8Q) — the Radeon RX Vega M GL offers 233.3% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega M GLGRID M60-8Q
MSRP
$150
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$150-70%
$500
Performance per Dollar
26.0+233%
7.8
Codename
Polaris 22
GM204
Release
February 1 2018
August 30 2015
Ranking
#500
#505