GRID K120Q vs Radeon R1E

GRID K120Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon R1E

2023Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K120Q

225

293

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon R1E

301

+2.7%

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

Radeon RX 6550M

Radeon RX 7600M XT

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 K120Q is positioned at rank #276 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 K120Q

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

100%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

90%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

88%

#261

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6313%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

100%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

100%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

97%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

94%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

94%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

91%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

90%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

89%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

88%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

88%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

86%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R1E is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The Radeon R1E 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 Radeon R1E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K120Q.

Insight	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm)
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

The GRID K120Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon R1E, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 138.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+138.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 K120Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R1E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K120Q and Radeon R1E

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 R1E

The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K120Q scores 293 and the Radeon R1E reaches 301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R1E uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 128 (Radeon R1E). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E).

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
G3D Mark Score	293	301+3%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1536+1100%	128
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+306%	0.5632 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+700%	4
TMUs	128+1500%	8
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
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: 0.5 MB (GRID K120Q) vs 2 MB (Radeon R1E) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 12 (Radeon R1E). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2+20%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E).

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
Encoder	NVENC 1	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R1E's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (Radeon R1E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID K120Q	Radeon R1E
TDP	225W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	1.3	20.1+1446%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K120Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R1E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GRID K120Q costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (GRID K120Q) vs 6.1 (Radeon R1E) — the GRID K120Q offers 141% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).