GeForce GT 820M vs GRID K180Q

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 820M is positioned at rank 134 and the GRID K180Q is on rank 381, so the GeForce GT 820M 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 820M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#124

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

300%

#126

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

272%

#127

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

272%

#131

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

247%

#132

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

245%

#134

GeForce GT 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

99%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q

#366

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

27874%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

100%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

100%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

89%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

83%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

81%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

81%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

79%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

79%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

75%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

72%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

72%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

66%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

60%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

60%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

58%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

57%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 820M 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 GRID K180Q.

Insight	GeForce GT 820M	GRID K180Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑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 GeForce GT 820M 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.

GeForce GT 820M Benchmark Check

GRID K180Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 820M and GRID K180Q

GeForce GT 820M

The GeForce GT 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 542 points.

GRID K180Q

The GRID K180Q 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: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 820M scores 542 and the GRID K180Q reaches 534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 820M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID K180Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GT 820M) vs 1,536 (GRID K180Q). Raw compute: 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 820M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q).

Feature	GeForce GT 820M	GRID K180Q
G3D Mark Score	542+1%	534
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.659 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+38%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	576 KB+350%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 820M	GRID K180Q
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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GT 820M) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K180Q) — the GeForce GT 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 820M	GRID K180Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 820M draws 100W versus the GRID K180Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce GT 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 820M) vs 350W (GRID K180Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.