GeForce GTS 160M vs GRID M60 1Q

When comparing GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M GRID M60 1Q
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 1Q has 275% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID M60 1Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTS 160M and GRID M60 1Q have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and GRID M60 1Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GRID M60 1Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 943 MHz higher, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID M60 1Q - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 21−24
ultra / 1080p 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 1−2 40−45
medium / 1080p 0−1 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 1Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M GRID M60 1Q
Architecture G9x Maxwell 2.0
Code name N10E-GS1 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 30 August 2015
Pipelines 64 2048
Core clock speed 1500 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 505 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 150.8
Floating-point performance 192 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 4.0 6.4
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
CUDA cores 64
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Laptop size large
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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