GRID K240Q vs Radeon Pro WX 3100

GRID K240Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 3100

2017Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1219 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 Pro WX 3100

2,584

+1.7%

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 Pro WX 3100 is on rank 113, so the Radeon Pro WX 3100 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 Pro WX 3100

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

98%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

97%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

96%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

95%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

93%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

91%

#98

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1138%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

100%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

97%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

97%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

96%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

95%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K240Q.

Insight	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
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 $65), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 59.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+59.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)

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 Pro WX 3100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K240Q and Radeon Pro WX 3100

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 Pro WX 3100

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 reaches 2,584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100).

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
G3D Mark Score	2,541	2,584+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+200%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+83%	1.248 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
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)

The GRID K240Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K240Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_0)+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100).

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
Encoder	—	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	—	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon Pro WX 3100
TDP	225W	65W-71%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	11.3	39.8+252%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $65. The GRID K240Q costs 38.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.5 (GRID K240Q) vs 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GRID K240Q offers 59.5% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).