GeForce GT 545 vs GRID K260Q

When comparing GeForce GT 545 and GRID K260Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 545 and GRID K260Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 545
GRID K260Q

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 545 GRID K260Q
Power consumption (TDP) 70 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA No outputs
 
  • GRID K260Q has 221% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 545.
  • GeForce GT 545 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K260Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 545 has 1534 GB more memory, than GRID K260Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 545 is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GRID K260Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K260Q is 25 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 545.
  • GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K260Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K260Q is 3400 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 545.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 14−16
ultra / 1080p 0−1 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 12−14 30−35
medium / 1080p 3−4 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GT 545.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 545 GRID K260Q
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Kepler
Code name GF116 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 14 May 2011 28 June 2013
Pipelines 144 1536
Core clock speed 720 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 17.28 95.36
Floating-point performance 414.7 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1600 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 38.4 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 2.1 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 35 Mh/s