GRID K1 vs GeForce 810A
GRID K1
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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.
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 GRID K1 is positioned at rank 410 and the GeForce 810A is on rank 433, so the GRID K1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K1
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 810A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K1.
| Insight | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 810A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 810A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $120), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 503.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+503.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K1 and GeForce 810A
GRID K1
The GRID K1 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 651 points. Launch price was $5,199.
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K1 scores 651 and the GeForce 810A reaches 655 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K1 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 810A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K1) vs 256 (GeForce 810A). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A).
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 651 | 655 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+500% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+289% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+700% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K1) vs 1 MB (GeForce 810A) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (GRID K1) vs 11.0 (GeForce 810A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K1 draws 225W versus the GeForce 810A's 33W — a 148.8% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K1) vs 350W (GeForce 810A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 33W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 19.8+583% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K1 launched at $4140 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce 810A launched at $100 and now averages $20. The GeForce 810A costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GRID K1) vs 32.8 (GeForce 810A) — the GeForce 810A offers 507.4% better value. The GeForce 810A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4140 | $100-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $20-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 32.8+507% |
| Codename | GK104 | GM108 |
| Release | May 11 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #611 | #832 |
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