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.

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