GRID K240Q vs Moore Threads MTT S80

GRID K240Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
VS

Moore Threads MTT S80

Core: 1800 MHz

GRID K240Q vs Moore Threads MTT S80 Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID K240Q vs Moore Threads MTT S80: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID K240Q

2013

Why buy it

  • Measures 1mm instead of 285mm, a 284mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 92.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$260 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 9.7 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $260 MSRP).

Moore Threads MTT S80

Why buy it

  • Costs $240 less on MSRP ($260 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 90.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.7 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($260 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • GRID K240Q is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Moore Threads MTT S80 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 28400% longer card at 285mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID K240Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (2,541 vs 2,513), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Moore Threads MTT S80 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Moore Threads MTT S80 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $240 cheaper on MSRP at $260 vs $500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 90.2% (9.7 vs 5.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GRID K240Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID K240Q vs Moore Threads MTT S80 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

Moore Threads MTT S80

The Moore Threads MTT S80 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,513 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the Moore Threads MTT S80 reaches 2,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the Moore Threads MTT S80 uses MUSA, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S80). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S80).

FeatureGRID K240QMoore Threads MTT S80
G3D Mark Score
2,541+1%
2,513
Architecture
Kepler
MUSA
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1536
4096+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS
14.75 TFLOPS+544%
ROPs
32
256+700%
TMUs
128
256+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
4 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID K240QMoore Threads MTT S80
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID K240Q and 64-bit on the Moore Threads MTT S80. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K240Q) vs 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID K240QMoore Threads MTT S80
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
4 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureGRID K240QMoore Threads MTT S80
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Moore Threads MTT S80).

FeatureGRID K240QMoore Threads MTT S80
Encoder
MUSA Gen2
Decoder
MUSA Gen2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the Moore Threads MTT S80's 255W — a 12.5% difference. The GRID K240Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 550W (Moore Threads MTT S80). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGRID K240QMoore Threads MTT S80
TDP
225W-12%
255W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 8-pin
Length
1mm
285mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
11.3+14%
9.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID K240Q came in at $500, while the Moore Threads MTT S80 launched at $260. On MSRP, Moore Threads MTT S80 was 48% cheaper ($240 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.1 (GRID K240Q) vs 9.7 (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 offers 90.2% better value.

FeatureGRID K240QMoore Threads MTT S80
MSRP
$500
$260-48%
Performance per Dollar
5.1
9.7+90%
Codename
GK104
Chunxiao
Release
June 28 2013
sem dados
Ranking
#628
#635

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