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GeForce 920M
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GRID K140Q
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About G3D Mark
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 920M is positioned at rank 355 and the GRID K140Q is on rank 197, so the GRID K140Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920M
Performance Per Dollar GRID K140Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K140Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920M.
| Insight | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID K140Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920M and GRID K140Q
GeForce 920M
The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
GRID K140Q
The GRID K140Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 728 points. Launch price was $469.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 920M scores 717 and the GRID K140Q reaches 728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920M is built on Maxwell while the GRID K140Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920M) vs 1,536 (GRID K140Q). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q).
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 717 | 728+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1536+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+350% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920M) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K140Q) — the GeForce 920M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 920M) vs 11_0 (GRID K140Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 920M) vs NVENC 3rd Gen (GRID K140Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 3rd Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 920M draws 16W versus the GRID K140Q's 225W — a 173.4% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920M) vs 350W (GRID K140Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-93% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 44.8+1300% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 920M | GRID K140Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK104 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #864 | #628 |
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