GRID K260Q vs Radeon HD 8950
GRID K260Q
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Radeon HD 8950
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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 K260Q is positioned at rank #247 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 K260Q
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K260Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K260Q | Radeon HD 8950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K260Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K260Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $499), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3369% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K260Q | Radeon HD 8950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3369%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($499) |
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 K260Q and Radeon HD 8950
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.
Radeon HD 8950
The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K260Q scores 2,949 and the Radeon HD 8950 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 Radeon HD 8950 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K260Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950).
| Feature | GRID K260Q | Radeon HD 8950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,949+4% | 2,828 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1792+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 448 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K260Q | Radeon HD 8950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K260Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8950 has 3 GB. The Radeon HD 8950 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K260Q) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 8950) — the Radeon HD 8950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K260Q | Radeon HD 8950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K260Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8950's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K260Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 8950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | GRID K260Q | Radeon HD 8950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 200W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1 | 14.1+8% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K260Q launched at $937 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8950 launched at $499 and now averages $499. The GRID K260Q costs 97% less ($484 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.6 (GRID K260Q) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 8950) — the GRID K260Q offers 3349.1% better value. The GRID K260Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K260Q | Radeon HD 8950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $937 | $499-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-97% | $499 |
| Performance per Dollar | 196.6+3349% | 5.7 |
| Codename | GK104 | Tahiti |
| Release | June 28 2013 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #589 | #454 |
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