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GRID K120Q vs Intel UHD Graphics 600

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GRID K120Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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Intel UHD Graphics 600

2014Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz
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GRID K120Q vs Intel UHD Graphics 600 Performance Spectrum

GRID K120Q
0.5 GB 225
293
0.0%
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Intel UHD Graphics 600
Shared System RAM 15
312
+6.5%
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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.

GRID K120Q vs Intel UHD Graphics 600: 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 K120Q

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Intel UHD Graphics 600 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GRID K120Q is the less risky modern option long term.

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.
  • ❌1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 600

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Generation 8.0 (2014−2015) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $125 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 6.5% in PassMark G3D (312 vs 293), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID K120Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID K120Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Intel UHD Graphics 600 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID K120Q vs Intel UHD Graphics 600 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 600

The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID K120Q scores 293 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 312 — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 leads by 6.5%. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600).

FeatureGRID K120QIntel UHD Graphics 600
G3D Mark Score
293
312+6%
Architecture
Kepler
Generation 8.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1536+700%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS+468%
0.4032 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+967%
3
TMUs
128+433%
24
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID K120QIntel UHD Graphics 600
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K120Q has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 carries 0 MB. GRID K120Q gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID K120Q and System on the Intel UHD Graphics 600.

FeatureGRID K120QIntel UHD Graphics 600
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureGRID K120QIntel UHD Graphics 600
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs QSV. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 600).

FeatureGRID K120QIntel UHD Graphics 600
Encoder
NVENC 1
QSV
Decoder
NVDEC 1
QSV
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 15W — a 175% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGRID K120QIntel UHD Graphics 600
TDP
225W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
—
55°C
Perf/Watt
1.3
20.8+1500%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID K120Q came in at $125, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 600 was 100+% cheaper ($125 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.3 (GRID K120Q) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics 600 (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID K120QIntel UHD Graphics 600
MSRP
$125
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.3
Infinity
Codename
GK104
Broadwell GT2
Release
June 28 2013
September 5 2014
Ranking
#589
#703
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