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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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

Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GRID K120Q across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GRID K120Q specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K120Q scores 293 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.289 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	GRID K120Q
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	293
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1536
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	745 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.289 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	95.36 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	3,540 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#589

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K120Q is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GRID K120Q
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GRID K120Q
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 3.0

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Virtual — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1, decoder: NVDEC 1— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	GRID K120Q
Virtual PortsNumber of Virtual display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 1
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC 1
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K120Q draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GRID K120Q
TDPPower consumption under load	225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $125), the GRID K120Q delivers 15 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #589 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GRID K120Q
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$125
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#589
Release Date	June 28 2013
Release Year	2013

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	128
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	745 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	1536
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	3,540 million
Texture Fill Rate	95.36
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Floating Point Performance	2.289 TFLOPS