GRID K240Q vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 756.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+756.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Ryzen 5 150
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 Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,541 | 2,595+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+89% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 51.9+359% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 and now averages $350. The GRID K240Q costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.5 (GRID K240Q) vs 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GRID K240Q offers 758.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $350-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.5+758% | 7.4 |
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Release | June 28 2013 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #628 | #617 |
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