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GRID K220Q
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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
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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 K220Q is positioned at rank 299 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is on rank 180, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2014). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K220Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (265mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K220Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $85 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E, it costs 53% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 110.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($85) |
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 PRO A10-9700E
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 PRO A10-9700E
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K220Q scores 912 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E reaches 921 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K220Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K220Q) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K220Q) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 912 | 921 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 4096+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+1990% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 128 | 256+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K220Q) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K220Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 28.6% difference. The GRID K220Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K220Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-25% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 265mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1+32% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The GRID K220Q launched at $469 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 and now averages $85. The GRID K220Q costs 52.9% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (GRID K220Q) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the GRID K220Q offers 111.1% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2014).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $469 | $139-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-53% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8+111% | 10.8 |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 48 |
| Release | July 2 2014 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #907 | #23 |
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