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 K260Q 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: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GRID K260Q is positioned at rank #247 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GRID K260Q

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

94%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

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90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

85%

#232

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4690%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

93%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

87%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

87%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

87%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

85%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

85%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GRID K260Q across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GRID K260Q specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K260Q scores 2,949 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 K260Q
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	2,949
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 K260Q is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GRID K260Q
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 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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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K260Q draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

Specification	GRID K260Q
TDPPower consumption under load	225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $937), the GRID K260Q delivers 197 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #247 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #589 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GRID K260Q
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$937
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#247
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#589
Release Date	June 28 2013
Release Year	2013