GRID M60 2Q vs Radeon 540

When comparing GRID M60 2Q and Radeon 540, 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 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID M60 2Q
Radeon 540

Main Specs

  GRID M60 2Q Radeon 540
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • GRID M60 2Q has 350% more power consumption, than Radeon 540.
  • GRID M60 2Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GRID M60 2Q and Radeon 540 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID M60 2Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Radeon 540 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon 540 is 543 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GRID M60 2Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 540 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • GRID M60 2Q is 122 mm longer, than Radeon 540.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon 540 is 1988 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 6−7
ultra / 1080p 21−24 3−4
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 14−16
medium / 1080p 40−45 7−8
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 2Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 412% more, than Radeon 540.

Full Specs

  GRID M60 2Q Radeon 540
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 GCN 4.0
Code name GM204 Lexa
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 30 August 2015 26 March 2019
Pipelines 2048 512
Core clock speed 557 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz 1124 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 150.8 35.97
Floating-point performance 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm 145 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s 56 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 5.2