GRID M60 8Q vs Radeon R9 M270X
When comparing GRID M60 8Q and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 8Q and Radeon R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID M60 8Q
Radeon R9 M270X
Main Specs
GRID M60 8Q | Radeon R9 M270X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GRID M60 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 M270X.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GRID M60 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M270X is 168 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.
- GRID M60 8Q and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID M60 8Q is 3887 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Battlefield 5 is 173% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 230−240 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 200−210 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 85−90 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 160−170 | 75−80 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 39% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 100−110 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Dota 2 is 85% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Far Cry 5 is 188% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | − |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Fortnite is 133% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | 12−14 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 191% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 120% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Metro Exodus is 216% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Minecraft is 30% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 59% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 155% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 185% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in World of Tanks is 36% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. |
Full Specs
GRID M60 8Q | Radeon R9 M270X | |
Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
Code name | GM204 | Venus |
Type | Workstation | Desktop |
Release date | 30 August 2015 | 21 March 2014 |
Pipelines | 2048 | 640 |
Core clock speed | 557 MHz | 725 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 775 MHz |
Transistor count | 5,200 million | 1,500 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 150.8 | 31.00 |
Floating-point performance | 4,833 gflops | 1,536 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | 1125 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160.4 GB/s | 72 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | Not Listed |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | 5.2 | |
FreeSync | + | |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Eyefinity | + | |
HD3D | + | |
PowerTune | + | |
DualGraphics | + | |
ZeroCore | + | |
Switchable graphics | + | |
Mantle | + | |
Compute units | 10 | |