GeForce RTX 4060 vs GRID K220Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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GRID K220Q

2014Core: 745 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GRID K220Q Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GRID K220Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • +2043.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $170 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • Delivers 3262.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $469 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID K220Q

2014

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (912 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 56.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $469 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2043.4% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 912), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GRID K220Q is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $170 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $469, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3262.1% (65.4 vs 1.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GRID K220Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

NVIDIA

GRID K220Q

The GRID K220Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 2 2014. 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: 912 points. Launch price was $469.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GRID K220Q's 912 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 2043.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID K220Q uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,536 (GRID K220Q). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K220Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GRID K220Q
G3D Mark Score
19,548+2043%
912
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Kepler
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3072+100%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+560%
2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96
128+33%
L1 Cache
3 MB+2208%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+4700%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GRID K220Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K220Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GRID K220Q
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K220Q carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 64-bit on the GRID K220Q. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K220Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GRID K220Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+4700%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11_0 (GRID K220Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GRID K220Q
DirectX
12 Ultimate+9%
11_0
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GRID K220Q's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GRID K220Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 265mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GRID K220Q
TDP
115W-49%
225W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
265mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+4046%
4.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GRID K220Q launched at $469. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 36.2% cheaper ($170 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.9 (GRID K220Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 3342.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060GRID K220Q
MSRP
$299-36%
$469
Performance per Dollar
65.4+3342%
1.9
Codename
AD107
GK104
Release
May 18 2023
July 2 2014
Ranking
#84
#907

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