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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K240Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID K240Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K240Q | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,541 | 2,602+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+200% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K240Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GRID K240Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 173.5+1435% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.5 (GRID K240Q) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK104 | Vega |
| Release | June 28 2013 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #628 | #545 |
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