Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs GRID K240Q
Radeon HD 6850 X2
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID K240Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K240Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6850 X2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑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 | Standard Size (285mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K240Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K240Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 6850 X2 and GRID K240Q
Radeon HD 6850 X2
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 points.
GRID K240Q
The GRID K240Q 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: 2,541 points. Launch price was $469.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the GRID K240Q reaches 2,541 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID K240Q uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 1,536 (GRID K240Q). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,534 | 2,541 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 ×2 | 1536+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 | 2.289 TFLOPS+49% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 ×2 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 11_0 (GRID K240Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the GRID K240Q's 225W — a 12.1% difference. The GRID K240Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 350W (GRID K240Q). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 254W | 225W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0 | 11.3+13% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID K240Q launched at $500 and now averages $40. The GRID K240Q costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 63.5 (GRID K240Q) — the GRID K240Q offers 25.2% better value. The GRID K240Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID K240Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-30% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.7 | 63.5+25% |
| Codename | Barts | GK104 |
| Release | September 19 2011 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #630 | #628 |
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