Radeon R7 240 vs GRID K220Q
Radeon R7 240
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Performance Spectrum - 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. The Radeon R7 240 is positioned at rank 103 and the GRID K220Q is on rank 299, so the Radeon R7 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 240
Performance Per Dollar GRID K220Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K220Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 240 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | — | Standard Size (265mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 163.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 240 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+163.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 R7 240 and GRID K220Q
Radeon R7 240
The Radeon R7 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 902 points. Launch price was $69.
GRID K220Q
The GRID K220Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 2 2014. 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: 912 points. Launch price was $469.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 240 scores 902 and the GRID K220Q reaches 912 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID K220Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 240) vs 1,536 (GRID K220Q). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 240) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K220Q).
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 902 | 912+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1536+380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+411% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 128+540% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 240 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K220Q has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 240 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 240) vs 512 KB (GRID K220Q) — the GRID K220Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 240 draws 30W versus the GRID K220Q's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R7 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 240) vs 350W (GRID K220Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-87% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 265mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.1+634% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 240 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GRID K220Q launched at $469 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 240 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) vs 22.8 (GRID K220Q) — the Radeon R7 240 offers 163.6% better value. The GRID K220Q is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GRID K220Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-85% | $469 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.1+164% | 22.8 |
| Codename | Oland | GK104 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | July 2 2014 |
| Ranking | #911 | #907 |
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