GRID K120Q vs Radeon R3
GRID K120Q
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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 Radeon R3 is on rank 438, 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 Radeon R3
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon R3 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 R3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% 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 R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 $50 for the Radeon R3, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 133.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+133.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Radeon R3
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 R3
The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GRID K120Q scores 293 versus the Radeon R3's 314 — the Radeon R3 leads by 7.2%. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R3 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 512 (Radeon R3). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 293 | 314+7% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+84% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R3's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon R3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (Radeon R3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 6.3+385% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K120Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R3 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GRID K120Q costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (GRID K120Q) vs 6.3 (Radeon R3) — the GRID K120Q offers 133.3% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | $50-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7+133% | 6.3 |
| Codename | GK104 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #589 | #757 |
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