Radeon HD 8950 vs GRID K260Q
Radeon HD 8950
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID K260Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K260Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8950 | GRID K260Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K260Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K260Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $499), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3369% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8950 | GRID K260Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3369%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($499) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 8950 and GRID K260Q
Radeon HD 8950
The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.
GRID K260Q
The GRID K260Q 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: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8950 scores 2,828 and the GRID K260Q reaches 2,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8950 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID K260Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 1,536 (GRID K260Q). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GRID K260Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,828 | 2,949+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+17% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+25% | 2.289 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+250% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GRID K260Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 8950 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K260Q has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8950 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 8950) vs 512 KB (GRID K260Q) — the Radeon HD 8950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GRID K260Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8950 draws 200W versus the GRID K260Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 8950) vs 350W (GRID K260Q). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GRID K260Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-11% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.1+8% | 13.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8950 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $499, while the GRID K260Q launched at $937 and now averages $15. The GRID K260Q costs 97% less ($484 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 196.6 (GRID K260Q) — the GRID K260Q offers 3349.1% better value. The GRID K260Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GRID K260Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-47% | $937 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $499 | $15-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 196.6+3349% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK104 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #454 | #589 |
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