Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual vs GRID K160Q

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 8450G + 8750M Dual is positioned at rank 437 and the GRID K160Q is on rank 213, so the GRID K160Q 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 Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

#427

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1704%

#429

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1545%

#430

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1541%

#434

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1401%

#435

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1392%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

95%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

93%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

92%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

91%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

88%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K160Q

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#198

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2943%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

100%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K160Q.

Insight	Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual	GRID K160Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 228.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual	GRID K160Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+228.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅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.

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual Benchmark Check

GRID K160Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual and GRID K160Q

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 637 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual scores 637 and the GRID K160Q reaches 628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual) vs 1,536 (GRID K160Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual	GRID K160Q
G3D Mark Score	637+1%	628
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual	GRID K160Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual draws 50W versus the GRID K160Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual) vs 350W (GRID K160Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual	GRID K160Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	12.7+354%	2.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GRID K160Q launched at $125 and now averages $30. The GRID K160Q costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual) vs 20.9 (GRID K160Q) — the GRID K160Q offers 226.6% better value.