GRID K240Q vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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 7 4700G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G 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 Ryzen 7 4700G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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. Priced at $40 versus $100 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 148.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+148.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 7 4700G
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 7 4700G
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,553 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G reaches 2,553 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,541 | 2,553 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1792+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+620% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K240Q) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 43W — a 135.8% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 300W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 43W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.3 | 59.4+426% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G launched at $299 and now averages $100. The GRID K240Q costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.5 (GRID K240Q) vs 25.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the GRID K240Q offers 149% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K240Q | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $299-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-60% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.5+149% | 25.5 |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #628 | #229 |
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