GRID K140Q vs Quadro K610M

GRID K140Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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Quadro K610M

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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GRID K140Q vs Quadro K610M Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID K140Q vs Quadro K610M: 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 K140Q

2013

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 650% higher power demand at 225W vs 30W.

Quadro K610M

2015

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 30W instead of 225W, a 195W reduction.
  • More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $125 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID K140Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (728 vs 714), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID K140Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID K140Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID K140Q vs Quadro K610M Technical Specifications

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

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

Quadro K610M

The Quadro K610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 714 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID K140Q scores 728 and the Quadro K610M reaches 714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K140Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro K610M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K140Q) vs 384 (Quadro K610M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K610M).

FeatureGRID K140QQuadro K610M
G3D Mark Score
728+2%
714
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536+300%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS+165%
0.8632 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
128+700%
16
L1 Cache
128 KB
128 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID K140QQuadro K610M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K140Q has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K610M carries 1 GB. Quadro K610M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID K140Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K610M. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K140Q) vs 1 MB (Quadro K610M) — the Quadro K610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID K140QQuadro K610M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K140Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K610M's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Quadro K610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K140Q) vs 350W (Quadro K610M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID K140QQuadro K610M
TDP
225W
30W-87%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Slots
1
Perf/Watt
3.2
23.8+644%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro K610M (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID K140QQuadro K610M
MSRP
$125
Codename
GK104
GM108
Release
June 28 2013
March 1 2015
Ranking
#628
#842

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