GRID K160Q vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

GRID K160Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025Core: 1660 MHzBoost: 2920 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K160Q

225

628

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

300

629

+0.2%

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 K160Q is positioned at rank 213 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is on rank 207, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B 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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

96%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

95%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#192

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2793%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

100%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

95%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

95%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

95%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

94%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

92%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K160Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K160Q.

Insight	GRID K160Q	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K160Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $89 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B, it costs 66% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 196.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K160Q	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+196.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89)

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 K160Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K160Q and Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

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.

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K160Q scores 628 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B reaches 629 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K160Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K160Q) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B).

Feature	GRID K160Q	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
G3D Mark Score	628	629
Architecture	Kepler	Bristol Ridge
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1536	4096+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+1990%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	128	256+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K160Q	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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 video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K160Q) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K160Q	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	8 MB+1500%

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K160Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 300W — a 28.6% difference. The GRID K160Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K160Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID K160Q	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
TDP	225W-25%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	2.8+33%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The GRID K160Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119 and now averages $89. The GRID K160Q costs 66.3% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.9 (GRID K160Q) vs 7.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the GRID K160Q offers 194.4% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).