GRID K140Q vs Radeon R7 A8-8650

GRID K140Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon R7 A8-8650

2014Core: 725 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K140Q

225

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+1.3%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R7 A8-8650

719

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

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 R7 A8-8650 is on rank 309, so the GRID K140Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon R7 A8-8650

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

95%

#299

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

740%

#301

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

671%

#302

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

669%

#306

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

608%

#307

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

604%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

97%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

97%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K140Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-8650.

Insight	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 R7 A8-8650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-8650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2369.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2369.1%)
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.

GRID K140Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A8-8650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K140Q and Radeon R7 A8-8650

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 R7 A8-8650

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 719 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K140Q scores 728 and the Radeon R7 A8-8650 reaches 719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K140Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 A8-8650 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K140Q) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-8650).

Feature	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
G3D Mark Score	728+1%	719
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+261%	0.6336 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K140Q) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 A8-8650) — the GRID K140Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K140Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_0)+9%
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GRID K140Q) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
Encoder	NVENC 3rd Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 6.0
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K140Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 A8-8650's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K140Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID K140Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	3.2	24.0+650%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K140Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R7 A8-8650 launched at $49 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.5 (GRID K140Q) vs 36.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) — the Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers 2300% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).