Radeon R5E vs GRID K120Q

CPU

GPU

Radeon R5E

2013Core: 800 MHz

GRID K120Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5E

315

+7.5%

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

Radeon HD4650

Radeon R5 235X

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

293

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 K120Q

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

100%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

90%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

88%

#261

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6313%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

100%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

100%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

97%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

94%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

94%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

91%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

90%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

89%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

88%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

88%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K120Q.

Insight	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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 K120Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K120Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 127.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+127.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 R5E Benchmark Check

GRID K120Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5E and GRID K120Q

Radeon R5E

The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.

GRID K120Q

The GRID K120Q 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: 293 points. Launch price was $937.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5E scores 315 versus the GRID K120Q's 293 — the Radeon R5E leads by 7.5%. The Radeon R5E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R5E) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).

Feature	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
G3D Mark Score	315+8%	293
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1536+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8192 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+179%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5E) vs 512 KB (GRID K120Q) — the GRID K120Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q).

Feature	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5E draws 15W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 175% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon R5E) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5E	GRID K120Q
TDP	15W-93%	225W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	21.0+1515%	1.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GRID K120Q launched at $125 and now averages $20. The GRID K120Q costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon R5E) vs 14.7 (GRID K120Q) — the GRID K120Q offers 129.7% better value.