GRID K260Q vs GeForce MX350

GRID K260Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

GeForce MX350

2020Core: 747 MHzBoost: 937 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K260Q

225

2,949

+4.3%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce MX350

2,828

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 K260Q is positioned at rank 247 and the GeForce MX350 is on rank 348, so the GRID K260Q 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 K260Q

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

94%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

85%

#232

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4690%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

93%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

87%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

87%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

87%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

85%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

85%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350

#338

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

960%

#340

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

870%

#341

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

868%

#345

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

789%

#346

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

784%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

94%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

93%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX350 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K260Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K260Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX350.

Insight	GRID K260Q	GeForce MX350
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K260Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $200 for the GeForce MX350, it costs 93% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1290.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K260Q	GeForce MX350
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1290.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 K260Q Benchmark Check

GeForce MX350 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K260Q and GeForce MX350

GRID K260Q

The GRID K260Q 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: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.

GeForce MX350

The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K260Q scores 2,949 and the GeForce MX350 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K260Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce MX350 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K260Q) vs 640 (GeForce MX350). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350).

Feature	GRID K260Q	GeForce MX350
G3D Mark Score	2,949+4%	2,828
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+91%	1.199 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	240 KB+88%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K260Q	GeForce MX350
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID K260Q	GeForce MX350
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K260Q draws 225W versus the GeForce MX350's 20W — a 167.3% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K260Q) vs 350W (GeForce MX350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GRID K260Q	GeForce MX350
TDP	225W	20W-91%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Perf/Watt	13.1	141.4+979%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K260Q launched at $937 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce MX350 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The GRID K260Q costs 92.5% less ($185 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.6 (GRID K260Q) vs 14.1 (GeForce MX350) — the GRID K260Q offers 1294.3% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).