GeForce GTX 560M vs GRID M60 1Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 560M and GRID M60 1Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 560M and GRID M60 1Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 560M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 560M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 560M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M GRID M60 1Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 225 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 1Q has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 560M.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID M60 1Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 560M has 1535 GB more memory, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is used in Laptops, and GRID M60 1Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is build with Fermi architecture, and GRID M60 1Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 560M is 218 MHz higher, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID M60 1Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 1Q is 3762 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 4−5 21−24
ultra / 1080p 2−3 12−14
QHD / 1440p 1−2 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 14−16 40−45
medium / 1080p 7−8 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 1Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 560M GRID M60 1Q
Architecture Fermi Maxwell 2.0
Code name N12E-GS GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 30 May 2011 30 August 2015
Pipelines 192 2048
Core clock speed 775 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 24.8 billion/sec 150.8
Floating-point performance 595.2 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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