GeForce GT 710 vs GRID K160Q

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 710 is positioned at rank 87 and the GRID K160Q is on rank 213, so the GeForce GT 710 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 GT 710

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

410%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

394%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

389%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

389%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

388%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

386%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

381%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

379%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

376%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

375%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

370%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

370%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

363%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

363%

#72

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

452%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

82%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

81%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

78%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

100%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

91%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

88%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

83%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

81%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

79%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

78%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

76%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K160Q

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#198

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2943%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

100%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K160Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 710 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 710	GRID K160Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K160Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K160Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 710	GRID K160Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+69.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 710 and GRID K160Q

GeForce GT 710

The GeForce GT 710 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 619 points. Launch price was $89.

GRID K160Q

The GRID K160Q 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: 628 points. Launch price was $937.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 710 scores 619 and the GRID K160Q reaches 628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 710 is built on Kepler while the GRID K160Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 710) vs 1,536 (GRID K160Q). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 710) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q).

Feature	GeForce GT 710	GRID K160Q
G3D Mark Score	619	628+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7626 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+200%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 710	GRID K160Q
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)

The GeForce GT 710 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K160Q has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 710 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 710) vs 512 KB (GRID K160Q) — the GRID K160Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 710	GRID K160Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 710 draws 64W versus the GRID K160Q's 225W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 710 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 710) vs 350W (GRID K160Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 710	GRID K160Q
TDP	64W-72%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	55°C	—
Perf/Watt	9.7+246%	2.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 710 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID K160Q launched at $125 and now averages $30. The GRID K160Q costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.4 (GeForce GT 710) vs 20.9 (GRID K160Q) — the GRID K160Q offers 68.5% better value. The GeForce GT 710 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).