GRID K180Q vs Radeon R7 M260
GRID K180Q
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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 R7 M260 is on rank 486, 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 R7 M260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K180Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K180Q | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 R7 M260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $110 (vs $1,000), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 797.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K180Q | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+797.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($110) |
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 R7 M260
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 R7 M260
The Radeon R7 M260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 527 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K180Q scores 534 and the Radeon R7 M260 reaches 527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K180Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M260 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K180Q) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 534+1% | 527 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+317% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M260 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 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 R7 M260) — the GRID K180Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M260's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R7 M260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K180Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 7.0+192% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K180Q launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 and now averages $110. The Radeon R7 M260 costs 89% less ($890 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (GRID K180Q) vs 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) — the Radeon R7 M260 offers 860% better value. The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $110-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $110-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 4.8+860% |
| Codename | GK104 | Opal |
| Release | June 28 2013 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #595 | #878 |
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