GRID K160Q
VS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GRID K160Q vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GRID K160Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The GRID K160Q is positioned at rank #213 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 RTX 4070 Ti

#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
111%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
110%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
110%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
110%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
109%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
109%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
107%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
105%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
104%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
104%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
104%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
103%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
102%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
101%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
101%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
100%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
99%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
98%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
98%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
96%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
95%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
94%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
93%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
92%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
92%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
91%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
91%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
90%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
89%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4928.3% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K160Q.

InsightGRID K160QGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4928.3%)
Leading raw performance (+4928.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 155.7% better value per dollar than the GRID K160Q.

InsightGRID K160QGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+155.7%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)

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 K160Q and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID K160Q scores 628 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 4928.3%. The GRID K160Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K160Q) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureGRID K160QGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
628
31,578+4928%
Architecture
Kepler
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
1536
7680+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS
40.09 TFLOPS+1651%
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
128
240+88%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
7.5 MB+5669%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
48 MB+9500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID K160Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGRID K160QGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K160Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K160Q) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID K160QGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
12 GB+2300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
48 MB+9500%
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K160Q draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 23.5% difference. The GRID K160Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K160Q) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

FeatureGRID K160QGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP
225W-21%
285W
Recommended PSU
350W-50%
700W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
285mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
2.8
110.8+3857%
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Value Analysis

The GRID K160Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The GRID K160Q costs 94.9% less ($560 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.9 (GRID K160Q) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 156% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID K160QGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP
$125-84%
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$30-95%
$590
Performance per Dollar
20.9
53.5+156%
Codename
GK104
AD104
Release
June 28 2013
January 3 2023
Ranking
#589
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