GRID K140Q vs Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
GRID K140Q
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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 K140Q is positioned at rank 197 and the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is on rank 218, 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 Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K140Q.
| Insight | GRID K140Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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.
Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 729 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K140Q scores 728 and the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M reaches 729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K140Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K140Q) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M).
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 728 | 729 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+165% | 0.864 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 | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 7550M/7650M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K140Q) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) — the GRID K140Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K140Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M's 40W — a 139.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K140Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 40W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 18.2+469% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K140Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | Heathrow |
| Release | June 28 2013 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #628 | #787 |
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