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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 810A is positioned at rank 433 and the GRID K1 is on rank 410, so the GRID K1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A

#423

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1658%

#425

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1503%

#426

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1499%

#430

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1363%

#431

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1353%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

99%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

99%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

93%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

91%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K1

#394

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

92331%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

100%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

100%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

75%

#413

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

63%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

56%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

50%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

50%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

38%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

38%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

31%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

25%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 810A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K1.

Insight	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 810A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 810A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $120), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 503.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+503.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce 810A Benchmark Check

GRID K1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 810A and GRID K1

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)

Feature	GeForce 810A	GRID K1
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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

The GeForce 810A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID K1 launched at $4140 and now averages $120. The GeForce 810A costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 810A) vs 5.4 (GRID K1) — the GeForce 810A offers 507.4% better value. The GeForce 810A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).