GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID K240Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
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GRID K240Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID K240Q 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 4070 vs GRID K240Q: 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 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +959.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 784.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

GRID K240Q

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $99 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,541 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 959.4% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 2,541), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GRID K240Q is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 46 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 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $99 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 784.3% (44.9 vs 5.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID K240Q Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GRID K240Q's 2,541 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 959.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID K240Q uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,536 (GRID K240Q). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID K240Q
G3D Mark Score
26,919+959%
2,541
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Kepler
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+283%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+1173%
2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
184+44%
128
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+4362%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+7100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GRID K240Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K240Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID K240Q
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 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K240Q carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 64-bit on the GRID K240Q. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K240Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID K240Q
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+500%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+7100%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11_0 (GRID K240Q). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID K240Q
DirectX
12.2+11%
11_0
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID K240Q
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GRID K240Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (GRID K240Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID K240Q
TDP
200W-11%
225W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
1mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+1091%
11.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GRID K240Q launched at $500. On MSRP, GRID K240Q was 16.5% cheaper ($99 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.1 (GRID K240Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 780.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID K240Q
MSRP
$599
$500-17%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+780%
5.1
Codename
AD104
GK104
Release
April 12 2023
June 28 2013
Ranking
#32
#628

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