GRID K240Q vs Radeon HD 8770

GRID K240Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon HD 8770

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K240Q

225

2,541

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon HD 8770

2,607

+2.6%

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

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 Radeon HD 8770 is on rank 271, 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 Radeon HD 8770

#261

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

625%

#263

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

566%

#264

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

565%

#268

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

514%

#269

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

510%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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	Radeon HD 8770
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 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 $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 265.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K240Q	Radeon HD 8770
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+265.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Radeon HD 8770 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K240Q and Radeon HD 8770

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.

Radeon HD 8770

The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770).

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon HD 8770
G3D Mark Score	2,541	2,607+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+261%	0.6336 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon HD 8770
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

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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 (Radeon HD 8770) — the GRID K240Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon HD 8770
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K240Q) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon HD 8770
DirectX	11_0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	0	3

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon HD 8770
TDP	225W	50W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	240mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	11.3	52.1+361%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GRID K240Q costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.5 (GRID K240Q) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the GRID K240Q offers 264.9% better value.