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GRID K2
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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 K2 is positioned at rank 381 and the GeForce GTX 770M is on rank 54, so the GeForce GTX 770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K2.
| Insight | GRID K2 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K2 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 K2 and GeForce GTX 770M
GRID K2
The GRID K2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,737 points. Launch price was $5,199.
GeForce GTX 770M
The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K2 scores 2,737 and the GeForce GTX 770M reaches 2,784 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K2 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K2) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 770M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K2) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M).
| Feature | GRID K2 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,737 | 2,784+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+60% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+50% | 1.53 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K2 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K2 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 770M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K2) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GRID K2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K2 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K2 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 770M's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K2) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID K2 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 37.1+204% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 770M costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.2 (GRID K2) vs 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 103.5% better value.
| Feature | GRID K2 | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $40-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.2 | 69.6+104% |
| Codename | GK104 | GK106 |
| Release | May 11 2013 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #611 | #603 |
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