GRID K140Q vs Radeon M535DX
GRID K140Q
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Radeon M535DX
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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 M535DX is on rank 268, 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 M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon M535DX is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K140Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K140Q.
| Insight | GRID K140Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| 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 | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon M535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $500 for the GRID K140Q, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1187.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K140Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1187.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 M535DX
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 M535DX
The Radeon M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 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: 750 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K140Q scores 728 and the Radeon M535DX reaches 750 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K140Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon M535DX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K140Q) vs 512 (Radeon M535DX). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX).
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 728 | 750+3% |
| 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 K140Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K140Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K140Q draws 225W versus the Radeon M535DX's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K140Q) vs 350W (Radeon M535DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 15.0+369% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K140Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon M535DX launched at $200 and now averages $40. The Radeon M535DX costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.5 (GRID K140Q) vs 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) — the Radeon M535DX offers 1153.3% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K140Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125-38% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $40-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.5 | 18.8+1153% |
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Release | June 28 2013 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #628 | #772 |
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