GRID K1 vs Radeon HD 2900 XT

GRID K1

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon HD 2900 XT

2013Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K1

225

651

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon HD 2900 XT

660

+1.4%

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

Radeon HD 8690A

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

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 Radeon HD 2900 XT is on rank 666, so the GRID K1 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 GRID K1

#394

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

92331%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

100%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

100%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

75%

#413

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

63%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

56%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

50%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

50%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

38%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

38%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

31%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

25%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 XT

#656

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6580%

#658

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5965%

#659

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5949%

#663

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5410%

#664

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5373%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#672

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K1.

Insight	GRID K1	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $120), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 508.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K1	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+508.3%)
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.

GRID K1 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 2900 XT Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K1 and Radeon HD 2900 XT

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.

Radeon HD 2900 XT

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K1 scores 651 and the Radeon HD 2900 XT reaches 660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K1 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 2900 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K1) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 XT).

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon HD 2900 XT
G3D Mark Score	651	660+1%
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1536 ×2+220%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+229%	0.696 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2+300%	8
TMUs	128 ×2+433%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+167%	48 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K1 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K1) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 2900 XT) — the GRID K1 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon HD 2900 XT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GRID K1) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon HD 2900 XT
DirectX	12_0+20%	10.0
Max Displays	0	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K1 draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 2900 XT's 25W — a 160% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K1) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon HD 2900 XT
TDP	225W	25W-89%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	241mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	2.9	26.4+810%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K1 launched at $4140 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT launched at $399 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 2900 XT costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GRID K1) vs 33.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) — the Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 511.1% better value.