Radeon HD 5600/5700 vs GRID K160Q
Radeon HD 5600/5700
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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 Radeon HD 5600/5700 is positioned at rank 196 and the GRID K160Q is on rank 213, so the Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5600/5700
Performance Per Dollar GRID K160Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K160Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5600/5700.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GRID K160Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K160Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K160Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $99), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 237% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GRID K160Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+237%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Radeon HD 5600/5700 and GRID K160Q
Radeon HD 5600/5700
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.
GRID K160Q
The GRID K160Q 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: 628 points. Launch price was $937.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 scores 615 and the GRID K160Q reaches 628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GRID K160Q uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 1,536 (GRID K160Q). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GRID K160Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 615 | 628+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+18% | 2.289 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GRID K160Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GRID K160Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 draws 250W versus the GRID K160Q's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID K160Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 350W (GRID K160Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GRID K160Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 225W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 2.8+12% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the GRID K160Q launched at $125 and now averages $30. The GRID K160Q costs 69.7% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 20.9 (GRID K160Q) — the GRID K160Q offers 237.1% better value. The GRID K160Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GRID K160Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-21% | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $30-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 20.9+237% |
| Codename | Cayman | GK104 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #596 | #589 |
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