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GRID M60-0Q

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

827

0

AVG Price

$500

August 30 2015
225 Watt
Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)

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.

Overview

The GRID M60-0Q 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: 827 points.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GRID M60-0Q specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.825 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1178 MHz from a base of 557 MHz.

SpecificationGRID M60-0Q
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score827
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationMaxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGM204
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1178 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency557 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance4.825 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second150.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count5,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#433
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-0Q is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGRID M60-0Q
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache768 kB
L2 Cache2 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12_1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGRID M60-0Q
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12_1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 5.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationGRID M60-0Q
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC 6th Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionNVDEC 3rd Gen
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationGRID M60-0Q
TDPPower consumption under load225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $0), the GRID M60-0Q delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #433 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGRID M60-0Q
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$0
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$500
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#433
Release DateAugust 30 2015
Release Year2015

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