GeForce MX350 vs GRID K260Q

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 MX350 is positioned at rank 348 and the GRID K260Q is on rank 247, so the GRID K260Q 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 MX350

#338

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

960%

#340

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

870%

#341

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

868%

#345

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

789%

#346

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

784%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

94%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

93%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K260Q

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

94%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

85%

#232

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4690%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

93%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

87%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

87%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

87%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

85%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

85%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX350 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K260Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K260Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX350.

Insight	GeForce MX350	GRID K260Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑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

The GRID K260Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $200 for the GeForce MX350, it costs 93% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1290.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX350	GRID K260Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1290.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 MX350 and GRID K260Q

GeForce MX350

The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.

GRID K260Q

The GRID K260Q 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: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX350 scores 2,828 and the GRID K260Q reaches 2,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX350 is built on Pascal while the GRID K260Q uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce MX350) vs 1,536 (GRID K260Q). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q).

Feature	GeForce MX350	GRID K260Q
G3D Mark Score	2,828	2,949+4%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+91%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	240 KB+88%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX350	GRID K260Q
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX350	GRID K260Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX350 draws 20W versus the GRID K260Q's 225W — a 167.3% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX350) vs 350W (GRID K260Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX350	GRID K260Q
TDP	20W-91%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	141.4+979%	13.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX350 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GRID K260Q launched at $937 and now averages $15. The GRID K260Q costs 92.5% less ($185 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (GeForce MX350) vs 196.6 (GRID K260Q) — the GRID K260Q offers 1294.3% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).