GRID K160Q vs GeForce GTS 360M

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 K160Q is positioned at rank 213 and the GeForce GTS 360M is on rank 1, so the GeForce GTS 360M 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 K160Q

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#198

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2943%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

100%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 360M

#1

GeForce GTS 360M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

85%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

77%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

77%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

70%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 360M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 K160Q.

Insight	GRID K160Q	GeForce GTS 360M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 360M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K160Q and GeForce GTS 360M

GRID K160Q

The GRID K160Q 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: 628 points. Launch price was $937.

GeForce GTS 360M

The GeForce GTS 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K160Q scores 628 and the GeForce GTS 360M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K160Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTS 360M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K160Q) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 360M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 360M).

Feature	GRID K160Q	GeForce GTS 360M
G3D Mark Score	628	641+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+214%	0.7296 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K160Q	GeForce GTS 360M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K160Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 360M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 360M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K160Q) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 360M) — the GRID K160Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K160Q	GeForce GTS 360M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K160Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTS 360M's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K160Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 360M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.