GeForce 810A vs GRID K1

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.

GeForce 810A vs GRID K1 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 810A vs GRID K1: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 810A

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,040 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $4,140 MSRP).
✅Delivers 4065.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.5 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $4,140 MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 225W, a 192W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GRID K1

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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4040% HIGHER MSRP
$4,140 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.2 vs 6.5 G3D/$ ($4,140 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌581.8% higher power demand at 225W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 810A is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (655 vs 651), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 810A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 810A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $4,040 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $4,140, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 4065.4% (6.5 vs 0.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 810A vs GRID K1 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 810A

The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.

GRID K1

The GRID K1 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 651 points. Launch price was $5,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 810A scores 655 and the GRID K1 reaches 651 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the GRID K1 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 1,536 (GRID K1). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1).

Feature	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
G3D Mark Score	655	651
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	1536 ×2+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+289%
ROPs	8	32 ×2+300%
TMUs	16	128 ×2+700%
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 810A gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K1 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 810A and 64-bit on the GRID K1. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810A) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K1) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 810A) vs 12_0 (GRID K1). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
DirectX	11.0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	1	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the GRID K1's 225W — a 148.8% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 350W (GRID K1). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
TDP	33W-85%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	19.8+583%	2.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 810A came in at $100, while the GRID K1 launched at $4140. On MSRP, GeForce 810A was 97.6% cheaper ($4040 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.5 (GeForce 810A) vs 0.2 (GRID K1) — the GeForce 810A offers 3150% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 810A (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
MSRP	$100-98%	$4140
Performance per Dollar	6.5+3150%	0.2
Codename	GM108	GK104
Release	July 22 2014	May 11 2013
Ranking	#832	#611

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