GRID M60 2Q vs Radeon R9 M295X

When comparing GRID M60 2Q and Radeon R9 M295X, 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 GRID M60 2Q and Radeon R9 M295X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon R9 M295X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M295X 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 Radeon R9 M295X here:

Main Specs

  GRID M60 2Q Radeon R9 M295X
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Radeon R9 M295X has 11% more power consumption, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GRID M60 2Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M295X uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GRID M60 2Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M295X - in Laptops.
  • GRID M60 2Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M295X - with GCN 3.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M295X is 166 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GRID M60 2Q and Radeon R9 M295X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 21−24
QHD / 1440p 16−18 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 60−65
medium / 1080p 40−45 40−45
GRID M60 2Q and Radeon R9 M295X have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  GRID M60 2Q Radeon R9 M295X
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 GCN 3
Code name GM204 Tonga
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 30 August 2015 16 October 2014
Pipelines 2048 2048
Core clock speed 557 MHz 723 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 150.8 92.54
Floating-point performance 4,833 gflops 2,961 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) Not Listed
Shader Model 6.4 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 Not Listed
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 392 Mh/s
Laptop size large
HD3D +
PowerTune +
DualGraphics +
ZeroCore +
Switchable graphics +
Mantle +
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