GRID K180Q vs Radeon Vega 3 3020e
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. The GRID K180Q is positioned at rank #381 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K180Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID K180Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K180Q | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 3020e 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 Radeon Vega 3 3020e
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 Vega 3 3020e
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 535 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K180Q scores 534 and the Radeon Vega 3 3020e reaches 535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K180Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K180Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 3020e).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 534 | 535 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 3.284 TFLOPS+43% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 3 3020e has 0 MB. The GRID K180Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K180Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K180Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Vega 3 3020e's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K180Q) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 5.3+121% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K180Q launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e costs 100+% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (GRID K180Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K180Q | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK104 | Vega 12 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | November 14 2018 |
| Ranking | #595 | #435 |
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