
GRID K240Q vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti

GRID K240Q
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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 K240Q is positioned at rank #210 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 K240Q
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K240Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 650 Ti.
| Insight | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 K240Q and GeForce GTX 650 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 2,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,541 | 2,525 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+61% | 1.425 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+100% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K240Q) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GRID K240Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K240Q) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti's 110W — a 68.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 110W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 23.0+104% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.5 (GRID K240Q) vs 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 32.6% better value. The GRID K240Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $149-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.5 | 84.2+33% |
| Codename | GK104 | GK106 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | October 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #628 | #633 |
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