GeForce GTS 250M vs GRID K180Q
GeForce GTS 250M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GTS 250M is positioned at rank 84 and the GRID K180Q is on rank 381, so the GeForce GTS 250M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K180Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 250M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250M | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID K180Q 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 GTS 250M and GRID K180Q
GeForce GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250M scores 520 and the GRID K180Q reaches 534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250M is built on Fermi while the GRID K180Q uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 1,536 (GRID K180Q). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 534+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1536+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+281% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTS 250M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K180Q has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 512 KB (GRID K180Q) — the GRID K180Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250M draws 106W versus the GRID K180Q's 225W — a 71.9% difference. The GeForce GTS 250M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 350W (GRID K180Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-53% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+104% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The GRID K180Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1000 |
| Codename | GF106 | GK104 |
| Release | September 13 2010 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #791 | #595 |
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