GRID K1 vs GRID RTX6000-2Q

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.

GRID K1 vs GRID RTX6000-2Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID K1 vs GRID RTX6000-2Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GRID K1

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,160 less on MSRP ($4,140 MSRP vs $6,300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($4,140 MSRP vs $6,300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GRID RTX6000-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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52.2% HIGHER MSRP
$6,300 MSRPvs$4,140 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.1 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($6,300 MSRP vs $4,140 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID RTX6000-2Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (656 vs 651), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID K1 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID K1 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,160 cheaper on MSRP at $4,140 vs $6,300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 51% (0.2 vs 0.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GRID RTX6000-2Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID K1 vs GRID RTX6000-2Q Technical Specifications

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

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.

GRID RTX6000-2Q

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K1 scores 651 and the GRID RTX6000-2Q reaches 656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K1 is built on Kepler while the GRID RTX6000-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K1) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q).

Feature	GRID K1	GRID RTX6000-2Q
G3D Mark Score	651	656
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536 ×2	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS ×2	4.825 TFLOPS+111%
ROPs	32 ×2	64+100%
TMUs	128 ×2	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GRID RTX6000-2Q gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K1 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GRID K1	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID K1 and 64-bit on the GRID RTX6000-2Q. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K1) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K1	GRID RTX6000-2Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K1 draws 225W versus the GRID RTX6000-2Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K1) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID K1	GRID RTX6000-2Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	2.9	2.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID K1 came in at $4140, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q launched at $6300. On MSRP, GRID K1 was 34.3% cheaper ($2160 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.2 (GRID K1) vs 0.1 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GRID K1 offers 100% better value. The newer card here is GRID RTX6000-2Q (2015 vs 2013).

Feature	GRID K1	GRID RTX6000-2Q
MSRP	$4140-34%	$6300
Performance per Dollar	0.2+100%	0.1
Codename	GK104	GM204
Release	May 11 2013	August 30 2015
Ranking	#611	#433

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