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GRID K2
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Radeon RX 550
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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 K2 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 K2
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K2 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $80), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 123.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K2 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+123.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 Radeon RX 550
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.
Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K2 scores 2,737 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K2 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K2) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K2) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550).
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,737+2% | 2,674 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+89% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K2 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K2 draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K2) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 155mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 53.5+339% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K2 launched at $5199 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 56.3% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.2 (GRID K2) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 123.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5199 | $79-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $35-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.2 | 76.4+123% |
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Release | May 11 2013 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #611 | #617 |
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