
GRID K240Q vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

GRID K240Q
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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 K240Q is positioned at rank 210 and the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is on rank 16, so the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K240Q
Performance Per Dollar MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M 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 K240Q.
| Insight | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

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.

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,637 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M reaches 2,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,541 | 2,637+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+140% | 0.9523 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| 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 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+10% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | — | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 350W (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 26.4+134% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K240Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GF114 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #628 | #704 |
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