GRID K180Q vs GeForce GT 635M
GRID K180Q
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GeForce GT 635M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID K180Q is positioned at rank 381 and the GeForce GT 635M is on rank 138, so the GeForce GT 635M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 635M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K180Q.
| Insight | GRID K180Q | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| 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 (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 635M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K180Q and GeForce GT 635M
GRID K180Q
The GRID K180Q 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: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.
GeForce GT 635M
The GeForce GT 635M 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: 540 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K180Q scores 534 and the GeForce GT 635M reaches 540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K180Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 635M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K180Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 635M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 534 | 540+1% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K180Q | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K180Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 635M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 635M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K180Q) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 635M) — the GRID K180Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K180Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 635M's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K180Q) vs 350W (GeForce GT 635M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 45W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 12.0+400% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K180Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GK107 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #595 | #828 |
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