GRID K120Q vs GeForce 510
GRID K120Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 K120Q is positioned at rank 276 and the GeForce 510 is on rank 592, so the GRID K120Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K120Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K120Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 510 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the GRID K120Q, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 32% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 K120Q and GeForce 510
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q 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: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K120Q scores 293 and the GeForce 510 reaches 290 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 293+1% | 290 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+107% |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID K120Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce 510 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K120Q) vs 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 11.0 (GeForce 510). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs No (GeForce 510). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 160% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 25W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 64mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 11.6+792% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K120Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 510 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (GRID K120Q) vs 19.3 (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 offers 31.3% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | $99-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 19.3+31% |
| Codename | GK104 | GA107 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #589 | #407 |
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