GRID M60 8Q vs Radeon 540X
When comparing GRID M60 8Q and Radeon 540X, 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 540X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID M60 8Q
Radeon 540X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon 540X 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 540X here:
Main Specs
GRID M60 8Q | Radeon 540X | |
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 | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- GRID M60 8Q has 350% more power consumption, than Radeon 540X.
- GRID M60 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 540X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GRID M60 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than Radeon 540X.
- GRID M60 8Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon 540X - in Laptops.
- GRID M60 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Radeon 540X - with GCN 4.0.
- GRID M60 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 540X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 540X is 988 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Battlefield 5 is 215% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
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 540X. | ||
low / 768p | 230−240 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 200−210 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 85−90 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 45−50 | − |
high / 768p | 160−170 | 75−80 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 109% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 42% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
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 540X. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Far Cry 5 is 225% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | − |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Fortnite is 142% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
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 166% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 10−12 |
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 128% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Metro Exodus is 216% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Minecraft is 30% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 66% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
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 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 155% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
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 207% more, than Radeon 540X. | ||
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 540X. |
Full Specs
GRID M60 8Q | Radeon 540X | |
Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | GM204 | Lexa |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 30 August 2015 | 12 August 2019 |
Pipelines | 2048 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 557 MHz | |
Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1219 MHz |
Transistor count | 5,200 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 150.8 | 33.47 |
Floating-point performance | 4,833 gflops | |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160.4 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
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 | |
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