GRID K220Q vs Radeon R7 M445
GRID K220Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 K220Q is positioned at rank 299 and the Radeon R7 M445 is on rank 538, so the GRID K220Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K220Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M445
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M445 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K220Q.
| Insight | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (265mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K220Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K220Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $250), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 501.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+501.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 K220Q and Radeon R7 M445
GRID K220Q
The GRID K220Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 2 2014. 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: 912 points. Launch price was $469.
Radeon R7 M445
The Radeon R7 M445 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K220Q scores 912 and the Radeon R7 M445 reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K220Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M445 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K220Q) vs 320 (Radeon R7 M445). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K220Q) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 912 | 947+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+380% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+289% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+540% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K220Q) vs 128 KB (Radeon R7 M445) — the GRID K220Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K220Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 M445's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K220Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M445). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 265mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 63.1+1439% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K220Q launched at $469 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The GRID K220Q costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (GRID K220Q) vs 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) — the GRID K220Q offers 500% better value. The Radeon R7 M445 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $469 | $250-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-84% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8+500% | 3.8 |
| Codename | GK104 | Meso |
| Release | July 2 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #907 | #899 |
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