GRID K140Q
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GRID K140Q vs GeForce GTX 1060

CPUCPUGPUGPU

GRID K140Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K140Q
225
728
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 8800 GTS
brand logoGeForce GT 625M
brand logoGeForce GT 720A
brand logoGeForce GTS 360M
brand logoGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+1282.4%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 K140Q is positioned at rank #197 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 K140Q

#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
96%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
93%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
93%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
91%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
87%
#182
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2538%
#197
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
100%
#200
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
95%
#201
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
95%
#203
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
93%
#206
FirePro V3900
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
91%
#207
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
MSRP: $119|Avg: $89
91%
#208
Tesla K8
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
88%
#210
GRID K240Q
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
87%
#211
FirePro M4150
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
87%
#212
FirePro V4900
MSRP: $200|Avg: $47
87%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1282.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K140Q.

InsightGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1282.4%)
✅Leading raw performance (+1282.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $500), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 11420.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+11420.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
✅More affordable ($60)

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 K140Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low25 FPS
medium20 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium111 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra98 FPS
1440p
low108 FPS
medium83 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4K
low54 FPS
medium46 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low25 FPS
medium20 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low217 FPS
medium179 FPS
high153 FPS
ultra122 FPS
1440p
low139 FPS
medium117 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4K
low80 FPS
medium68 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low25 FPS
medium20 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low25 FPS
medium20 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low326 FPS
medium279 FPS
high244 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low284 FPS
medium243 FPS
high214 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium141 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra108 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K140Q and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GRID K140Q

The GRID K140Q 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: 728 points. Launch price was $469.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID K140Q scores 728 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1282.4%. The GRID K140Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K140Q) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
728
10,064+1282%
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1536
2560+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+288%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
128
160+25%
L1 Cache
128 KB
960 KB+650%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K140Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K140Q) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K140Q) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11_0
12+9%
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GRID K140Q) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal).

FeatureGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
NVENC 3rd Gen
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC 1st Gen
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
—
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GRID K140Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K140Q) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
225W
180W-20%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
267mm
173mm
Height
—
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Perf/Watt
3.2
55.9+1647%
💰

Value Analysis

The GRID K140Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 88% less ($440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.5 (GRID K140Q) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 11080% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID K140QGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$125-50%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$60-88%
Performance per Dollar
1.5
167.7+11080%
Codename
GK104
GP104
Release
June 28 2013
May 27 2016
Ranking
#628
#137