GRID K120Q vs Radeon HD 8370D

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 Radeon HD 8370D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID K120Q vs Radeon HD 8370D: 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

✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
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177.8% HIGHER MSRP
$125 MSRPvs$45 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.3 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs $45 MSRP).

Radeon HD 8370D

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($45 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
✅Delivers 199.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($45 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 8370D is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 7.8% in PassMark G3D (316 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: a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 8370D makes the most sense to buy today. It is $80 cheaper on MSRP at $45 vs $125, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 199.6% (7.0 vs 2.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 8370D is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID K120Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID K120Q vs Radeon HD 8370D Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon HD 8370D

The Radeon HD 8370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID K120Q scores 293 versus the Radeon HD 8370D's 316 — the Radeon HD 8370D leads by 7.8%. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8370D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8370D). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8370D).

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon HD 8370D
G3D Mark Score	293	316+8%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+20%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	2.56 TFLOPS+12%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon HD 8370D
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID K120Q and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 8370D.

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon HD 8370D
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 8370D). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon HD 8370D
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8370D). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8370D).

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon HD 8370D
Encoder	NVENC 1	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8370D's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8370D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8370D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon HD 8370D
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	65
Perf/Watt	1.3	1.6+23%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID K120Q came in at $125, while the Radeon HD 8370D launched at $45. On MSRP, Radeon HD 8370D was 64% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.3 (GRID K120Q) vs 7.0 (Radeon HD 8370D) — the Radeon HD 8370D offers 204.3% better value. The newer card here is GRID K120Q (2013 vs 2012).

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon HD 8370D
MSRP	$125	$45-64%
Performance per Dollar	2.3	7.0+204%
Codename	GK104	Pitcairn
Release	June 28 2013	March 5 2012
Ranking	#589	#460

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