GeForce GTS 360M vs GRID K340

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 360M is positioned at rank 1 and the GRID K340 is on rank 404, so the GeForce GTS 360M 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 GTS 360M

#1

GeForce GTS 360M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

85%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

77%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

77%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

70%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K340

#388

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

73865%

#404

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

#405

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

100%

#406

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

90%

#407

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

80%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

60%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 360M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTS 360M	GRID K340
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑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 K340 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 GTS 360M Benchmark Check

GRID K340 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 360M and GRID K340

GeForce GTS 360M

The GeForce GTS 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.

GRID K340

The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 360M scores 641 and the GRID K340 reaches 650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 360M is built on Kepler while the GRID K340 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTS 360M) vs 384 (GRID K340). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 360M) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340).

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	GRID K340
G3D Mark Score	641	650+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384 ×4
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	0.7296 TFLOPS ×4
ROPs	16+100%	8 ×4
TMUs	32	32 ×4
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	GRID K340
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 GTS 360M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K340 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 360M 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 360M) vs 128 KB (GRID K340) — the GeForce GTS 360M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	GRID K340
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 360M draws 45W versus the GRID K340's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 360M) vs 350W (GRID K340). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.