Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B vs GRID K160Q

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 PRO A10-9700B is positioned at rank 207 and the GRID K160Q is on rank 213, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B 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 R7 PRO A10-9700B

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

96%

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

95%

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RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#192

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2793%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

100%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

95%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

95%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

95%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

94%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

92%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K160Q

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#198

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2943%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

100%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K160Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K160Q.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GRID K160Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K160Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $89 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B, it costs 66% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 196.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GRID K160Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+196.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B Benchmark Check

GRID K160Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B and GRID K160Q

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.

GRID K160Q

The GRID K160Q 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: 628 points. Launch price was $937.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B scores 629 and the GRID K160Q reaches 628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is built on Bristol Ridge while the GRID K160Q uses Kepler, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 1,536 (GRID K160Q). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q).

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GRID K160Q
G3D Mark Score	629	628
Architecture	Bristol Ridge	Kepler
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096+167%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	47.84 TFLOPS+1990%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	128+300%	32
TMUs	256+100%	128
L2 Cache	8 MB+1500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GRID K160Q
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 video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K160Q) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GRID K160Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+1500%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B draws 300W versus the GRID K160Q's 225W — a 28.6% difference. The GRID K160Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 350W (GRID K160Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GRID K160Q
TDP	300W	225W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	2.1	2.8+33%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the GRID K160Q launched at $125 and now averages $30. The GRID K160Q costs 66.3% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 20.9 (GRID K160Q) — the GRID K160Q offers 194.4% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).