GRID M60-2Q vs Radeon R9 M295X

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID M60-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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900% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,700 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 889.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID M60-2Q

2015

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,700 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 889.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌
900% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID M60-2Q better than Radeon R9 M295X?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,203 vs 5,150 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID M60-2Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M60-2Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID M60-2Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID M60-2Q is about 900.0% more expensive on MSRP at $3,000 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 M295X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R9 M295X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 M295X is 2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 5,150 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GRID M60-2Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	104 FPS	104 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	73 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	90 FPS
medium	80 FPS	79 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	162 FPS	96 FPS
medium	128 FPS	74 FPS
high	94 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	58 FPS
medium	92 FPS	41 FPS
high	74 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	23 FPS
medium	52 FPS	16 FPS
high	43 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	234 FPS	232 FPS
medium	187 FPS	185 FPS
high	156 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	174 FPS
medium	140 FPS	139 FPS
high	117 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	116 FPS
medium	94 FPS	93 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	58 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
1080p
low	182 FPS	139 FPS
medium	148 FPS	113 FPS
high	133 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	104 FPS
medium	110 FPS	85 FPS
high	99 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	61 FPS
medium	60 FPS	47 FPS
high	49 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-2Q and Radeon R9 M295X

GRID M60-2Q

The GRID M60-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,203 points.

Radeon R9 M295X

The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-2Q scores 5,203 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-2Q) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	5,203+1%	5,150
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+63%	2.961 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-2Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GRID M60-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID M60-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	225W-10%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	23.1+12%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-2Q launched at $3000 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 90% less ($2700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.7 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 17.2 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 911.8% better value. The GRID M60-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).