Radeon R5 330 vs GRID K180Q

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 R5 330 is positioned at rank 435 and the GRID K180Q is on rank 381, so the GRID K180Q 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 R5 330

#425

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1681%

#427

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1524%

#428

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1520%

#432

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1382%

#433

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1372%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

100%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

94%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

90%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q

#366

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

27874%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

100%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

100%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

89%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

83%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

81%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

81%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

79%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

79%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

75%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

72%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

72%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

66%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

60%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

60%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

58%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

57%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K180Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 330 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R5 330	GRID K180Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $1,000), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2076.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 330	GRID K180Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2076.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)

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 R5 330 Benchmark Check

GRID K180Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 330 and GRID K180Q

Radeon R5 330

The Radeon R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 523 points.

GRID K180Q

The GRID K180Q 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: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 330 scores 523 and the GRID K180Q reaches 534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 330 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID K180Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 330) vs 1,536 (GRID K180Q). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q).

Feature	Radeon R5 330	GRID K180Q
G3D Mark Score	523	534+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+191%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	96 KB	128 KB+33%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 330	GRID K180Q
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)

The Radeon R5 330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K180Q has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 330 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 330) vs 512 KB (GRID K180Q) — the GRID K180Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 330	GRID K180Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 330 draws 50W versus the GRID K180Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon R5 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 330) vs 350W (GRID K180Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 330	GRID K180Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	10.5+338%	2.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 330 launched at $81 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GRID K180Q launched at $1000 and now averages $1000. The Radeon R5 330 costs 95.5% less ($955 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.6 (Radeon R5 330) vs 0.5 (GRID K180Q) — the Radeon R5 330 offers 2220% better value. The Radeon R5 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).