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GRID K180Q
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Radeon R5 M255
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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 Radeon R5 M255 is on rank 553, so the GRID K180Q 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 Radeon R5 M255
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M255 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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 | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| 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 (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 M255 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M255 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $1,000), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3289.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K180Q | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3289.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Radeon R5 M255
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.
Radeon R5 M255
The Radeon R5 M255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 543 points. Launch price was $799.99.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K180Q scores 534 and the Radeon R5 M255 reaches 543 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K180Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 M255 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K180Q) vs 640 (Radeon R5 M255). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M255).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 534 | 543+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+93% | 1.184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K180Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M255 has 4 GB. The Radeon R5 M255 offers 700% 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 (Radeon R5 M255) — the GRID K180Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| 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 Radeon R5 M255's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 M255 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K180Q) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M255). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 7.2+200% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K180Q launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon R5 M255 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Radeon R5 M255 costs 97% less ($970 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (GRID K180Q) vs 18.1 (Radeon R5 M255) — the Radeon R5 M255 offers 3520% better value. The Radeon R5 M255 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R5 M255 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $150-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $30-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 18.1+3520% |
| Codename | GK104 | Venus |
| Release | June 28 2013 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #595 | #851 |
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