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GeForce GT 415M
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GRID K120Q
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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 GT 415M is positioned at rank 311 and the GRID K120Q is on rank 276, so the GRID K120Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415M
Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K120Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID K120Q 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 GT 415M and GRID K120Q
GeForce GT 415M
The GeForce GT 415M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 286 points.
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q 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: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 415M scores 286 and the GRID K120Q reaches 293 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415M is built on Kepler while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 415M) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 286 | 293+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+443% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 256 KB (GeForce GT 415M) vs 512 KB (GRID K120Q) — the GRID K120Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 415M) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 415M) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 415M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 415M draws 45W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 415M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415M) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-80% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+392% | 1.3 |
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