GRID K240Q vs FireStream 9370

GRID K240Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

FireStream 9370

2010Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K240Q

225

2,541

+0.5%

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FireStream 9370

225

2,528

0.0%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

Radeon HD 5850

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 7400

Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 K240Q is positioned at rank 210 and the FireStream 9370 is on rank 246, so the GRID K240Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K240Q

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

96%

#195

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2908%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

99%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

98%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

97%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

96%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

94%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9370

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

93%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

84%

#231

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4675%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

100%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

92%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

86%

#255

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

86%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

86%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

84%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

84%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K240Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FireStream 9370 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K240Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K240Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

GRID K240Q Benchmark Check

FireStream 9370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K240Q and FireStream 9370

GRID K240Q

The GRID K240Q 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: 2,541 points. Launch price was $469.

FireStream 9370

The FireStream 9370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,528 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the FireStream 9370 reaches 2,528 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the FireStream 9370 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9370). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9370).

Feature	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
G3D Mark Score	2,541	2,528
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1536	1600+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	2.64 TFLOPS+15%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K240Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9370 has 4 GB. The FireStream 9370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K240Q) vs 11.2 (FireStream 9370). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
DirectX	11_0	11.2+2%
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9370).

Feature	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
Encoder	—	None
Decoder	—	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the FireStream 9370's 225W — a 0% difference. The FireStream 9370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 350W (FireStream 9370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GRID K240Q	FireStream 9370
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	11.3	11.2

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Value Analysis

The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FireStream 9370 launched at $800 and now averages $50. The GRID K240Q costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.5 (GRID K240Q) vs 50.6 (FireStream 9370) — the GRID K240Q offers 25.5% better value. The GRID K240Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).