GRID K120Q vs GeForce GT 415M
GRID K120Q
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GeForce GT 415M
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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 K120Q is positioned at rank 276 and the GeForce GT 415M is on rank 311, so the GRID K120Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K120Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415M.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID K120Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GT 415M
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 GT 415M
The GeForce GT 415M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 286 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K120Q scores 293 and the GeForce GT 415M reaches 286 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 415M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 415M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415M).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 293+2% | 286 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+443% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 512 KB (GRID K120Q) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 415M) — the GRID K120Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 415M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs No (GeForce GT 415M). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 415M).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 415M's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 415M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (GeForce GT 415M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 45W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 6.4+392% |
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