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GRID K340
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GeForce GTS 360M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID K340 is positioned at rank 404 and the GeForce GTS 360M is on rank 1, so the GeForce GTS 360M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K340
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 360M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 360M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K340 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID K340 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 K340 and GeForce GTS 360M
GRID K340
The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.
GeForce GTS 360M
The GeForce GTS 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K340 scores 650 and the GeForce GTS 360M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K340 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTS 360M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GRID K340) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 360M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 360M).
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 650+1% | 641 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 ×4 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 ×4 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 32 ×4 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 360M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 360M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (GRID K340) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 360M) — the GeForce GTS 360M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K340 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTS 360M's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K340) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 360M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 45W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 14.2+390% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K340 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $57 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GK107 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #817 | #828 |
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