GRID K260Q
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Radeon Pro WX 4170

GRID K260Q vs Radeon Pro WX 4170

GRID K260Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the Radeon Pro WX 4170 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
L2
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 Radeon Pro WX 4170

#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
99%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
98%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
97%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
94%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
93%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
90%
#152
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2058%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
100%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
100%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
100%
#173
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $86
98%
#175
Radeon Pro 560
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
97%
#176
Radeon Pro 460
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
96%
#180
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
MSRP: $139|Avg: $85
92%
#181
FirePro M5950
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K260Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGRID K260QRadeon Pro WX 4170
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 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 $120), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 722% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGRID K260QRadeon Pro WX 4170
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+722%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 Pro WX 4170

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4170

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

The GRID K260Q scores 2,949 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K260Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K260Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

FeatureGRID K260QRadeon Pro WX 4170
G3D Mark Score
2,949+3%
2,870
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1536+50%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS
2.46 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
128 KB
256 KB+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID K260QRadeon Pro WX 4170
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K260Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K260Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID K260QRadeon Pro WX 4170
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K260Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K260Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID K260QRadeon Pro WX 4170
TDP
225W
50W-78%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
13.1
57.4+338%
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Value Analysis

The GRID K260Q launched at $937 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The GRID K260Q costs 87.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.6 (GRID K260Q) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the GRID K260Q offers 722.6% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID K260QRadeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP
$937
$400-57%
Avg Price (30d)
$15-88%
$120
Performance per Dollar
196.6+723%
23.9
Codename
GK104
Baffin
Release
June 28 2013
November 10 2016
Ranking
#589
#526