Radeon Pro 555X vs GRID K260Q

Radeon Pro 555X

2018Core: 907 MHz

GRID K260Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 555X

3,000

+1.7%

2,949

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K260Q

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

94%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

85%

#232

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4690%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

93%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

87%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

87%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

87%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

85%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

85%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 555X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 555X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K260Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 555X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K260Q.

Insight	Radeon Pro 555X	GRID K260Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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 K260Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 99% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6774.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 555X	GRID K260Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6774.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049)	✅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.

Radeon Pro 555X Benchmark Check

GRID K260Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555X and GRID K260Q

Radeon Pro 555X

The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 555X scores 3,000 and the GRID K260Q reaches 2,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID K260Q uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 1,536 (GRID K260Q). Raw compute: 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K260Q).

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	GRID K260Q
G3D Mark Score	3,000+2%	2,949
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.393 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+64%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K260Q) — the Radeon Pro 555X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	GRID K260Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555X draws 75W versus the GRID K260Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro 555X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 350W (GRID K260Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	GRID K260Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	40.0+205%	13.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1049, while the GRID K260Q launched at $937 and now averages $15. The GRID K260Q costs 98.6% less ($1034 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 196.6 (GRID K260Q) — the GRID K260Q offers 6679.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).