GeForce GTX 850M vs GRID K240Q

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 GTX 850M is positioned at rank 68 and the GRID K240Q is on rank 210, so the GeForce GTX 850M 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 GTX 850M

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#58

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

214%

#60

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

194%

#61

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

193%

#65

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

176%

#66

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

175%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

95%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K240Q

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

96%

#195

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2908%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

99%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

98%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

97%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

96%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

94%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K240Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K240Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K240Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.2%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 GTX 850M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 850M and GRID K240Q

GeForce GTX 850M

The GeForce GTX 850M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,537 points.

GRID K240Q

The GRID K240Q 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: 2,541 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 850M scores 2,537 and the GRID K240Q reaches 2,541 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M is built on Maxwell while the GRID K240Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 1,536 (GRID K240Q). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
G3D Mark Score	2,537	2,541
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.155 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+98%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K240Q) — the GeForce GTX 850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 11_0 (GRID K240Q). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
DirectX	11.0	11_0
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	0

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	—
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 850M draws 45W versus the GRID K240Q's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 350W (GRID K240Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M	GRID K240Q
TDP	45W-80%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	56.4+399%	11.3

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 63.5 (GRID K240Q) — the GRID K240Q offers 0.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 850M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).