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GRID K340
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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 GRID RTX6000-2Q is on rank 414, so the GRID K340 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 GRID RTX6000-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K340.
| Insight | GRID K340 | GRID RTX6000-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K340 holds the technical lead. Priced at $57 (vs $1,500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2507.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K340 | GRID RTX6000-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2507.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($57) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 GRID RTX6000-2Q
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.
GRID RTX6000-2Q
The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K340 scores 650 and the GRID RTX6000-2Q reaches 656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K340 is built on Kepler while the GRID RTX6000-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GRID K340) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q).
| Feature | GRID K340 | GRID RTX6000-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 650 | 656 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 ×4 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 | 4.825 TFLOPS+561% |
| ROPs | 8 ×4 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 32 ×4 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 768 KB+2300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K340 | GRID RTX6000-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (GRID K340) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K340 | GRID RTX6000-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K340 draws 225W versus the GRID RTX6000-2Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K340) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K340 | GRID RTX6000-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The GRID K340 launched at $3299 MSRP and currently averages $57, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q launched at $6300 and now averages $1500. The GRID K340 costs 96.2% less ($1443 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (GRID K340) vs 0.4 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GRID K340 offers 2750% better value. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K340 | GRID RTX6000-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3299-48% | $6300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $57-96% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.4+2750% | 0.4 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM204 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #817 | #433 |
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