GRID M60-8Q vs HD Graphics 515

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared HD Graphics 515 with GRID M60-8Q, including specs and performance data.

HD Graphics 515
2015
15 Watt
1.64

GRID M60-8Q outperforms HD Graphics 515 by a whopping 514% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking945446
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency7.573.10
ArchitectureGeneration 9.0 (2015−2016)Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
GPU code nameSkylake GT2GM204
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)30 August 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores1922048
Core clock speed300 MHz557 MHz
Boost clock speed800 MHz1178 MHz
Number of transistorsno data5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology14 nm+28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt225 Watt
Texture fill rate19.20150.8
Floating-point processing power0.3072 TFLOPS4.825 TFLOPS
ROPs364
TMUs24128

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfaceRing BusPCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data267 mm
WidthIGP2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsno data1x 8-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeSystem SharedGDDR5
Maximum RAM amountSystem Shared8 GB
Memory bus widthSystem Shared256 Bit
Memory clock speedSystem Shared1253 MHz
Memory bandwidthno data160.4 GB/s
Shared memory+-

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsPortable Device DependentNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Quick Sync+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.46.4
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL3.01.2
Vulkan1.31.1.126
CUDA-5.2

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

HD Graphics 515 1.64
GRID M60-8Q 10.07
+514%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

HD Graphics 515 633
GRID M60-8Q 3883
+513%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD10
−500%
60−65
+500%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−500%
90−95
+500%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−463%
45−50
+463%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−506%
200−210
+506%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−500%
90−95
+500%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−463%
45−50
+463%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 13
−477%
75−80
+477%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−506%
200−210
+506%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−500%
90−95
+500%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−463%
45−50
+463%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
−491%
65−70
+491%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−506%
200−210
+506%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 7−8
−471%
40−45
+471%
Horizon Zero Dawn 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Watch Dogs: Legion 7−8
−471%
40−45
+471%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%

This is how HD Graphics 515 and GRID M60-8Q compete in popular games:

  • GRID M60-8Q is 500% faster in 1080p

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.64 10.07
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 225 Watt

HD Graphics 515 has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 1400% lower power consumption.

GRID M60-8Q, on the other hand, has a 514% higher aggregate performance score.

The GRID M60-8Q is our recommended choice as it beats the HD Graphics 515 in performance tests.

Be aware that HD Graphics 515 is a desktop card while GRID M60-8Q is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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