GRID K1 vs Radeon R8 M365DX

GRID K1

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon R8 M365DX

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K1

225

651

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R8 M365DX

647

0.0%

Radeon HD 7620G

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M 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. The GRID K1 is positioned at rank #410 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K1 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 Radeon R8 M365DX.

Insight	GRID K1	Radeon R8 M365DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 Radeon R8 M365DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M365DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $120), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1092.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K1	Radeon R8 M365DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1092.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 R8 M365DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K1 and Radeon R8 M365DX

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 R8 M365DX

The Radeon R8 M365DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K1 scores 651 and the Radeon R8 M365DX reaches 647 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 Radeon R8 M365DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K1) vs 640 (Radeon R8 M365DX). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M365DX).

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon R8 M365DX
G3D Mark Score	651	647
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536 ×2+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+93%	1.184 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2+100%	16
TMUs	128 ×2+220%	40
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon R8 M365DX
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K1) vs 256 KB (Radeon R8 M365DX) — the GRID K1 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon R8 M365DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GRID K1) vs 12 (Radeon R8 M365DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon R8 M365DX
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	0	3

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K1 draws 225W versus the Radeon R8 M365DX's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R8 M365DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K1) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M365DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID K1	Radeon R8 M365DX
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	2.9	21.6+645%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K1 launched at $4140 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R8 M365DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R8 M365DX costs 91.7% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GRID K1) vs 64.7 (Radeon R8 M365DX) — the Radeon R8 M365DX offers 1098.1% better value. The Radeon R8 M365DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).