GRID K140Q vs Mobility Radeon HD 4870
GRID K140Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 K140Q is positioned at rank 197 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is on rank 621, so the GRID K140Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K140Q
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K140Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2372.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2372.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 K140Q and Mobility Radeon HD 4870
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 4870
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 720 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K140Q scores 728 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 reaches 720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K140Q is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K140Q) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 728+1% | 720 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+92% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+160% | 0.88 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID K140Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K140Q) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) — the GRID K140Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K140Q) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 2.0.
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3rd Gen | — |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 2.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K140Q draws 225W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4870's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K140Q) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 30W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 24.0+650% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K140Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.5 (GRID K140Q) vs 36.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 2300% better value. The GRID K140Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125-58% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $20-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.5 | 36.0+2300% |
| Codename | GK104 | M98 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #628 | #927 |
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