Radeon TM vs GRID M60-8A
Radeon TM
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon TM is positioned at rank 55 and the GRID M60-8A is on rank 280, so the Radeon TM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon TM
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-8A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon TM is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Radeon TM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M60-8A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon TM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-8A.
| Insight | Radeon TM | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon TM remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 TM and GRID M60-8A
Radeon TM
The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon TM scores 5,564 and the GRID M60-8A reaches 5,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon TM is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GRID M60-8A uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon TM) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-8A). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8A). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon TM | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,564 | 5,523 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.939 TFLOPS+23% | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+146% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon TM | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon TM | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon TM draws 15W versus the GRID M60-8A's 225W — a 175% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon TM) vs 350W (GRID M60-8A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon TM | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 370.9+1414% | 24.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon TM is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon TM | GRID M60-8A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | Strix Point | GM204 |
| Release | July 15 2024 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #312 | #505 |
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