GeForce GTX 260 vs GRID K260Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 260 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 GTX 260 and GRID K260Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 260 GRID K260Q
Power consumption (TDP) 182 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 896 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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  • GRID K260Q has 23% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 260.
  • GeForce GTX 260 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K260Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 260 has 894 GB more memory, than GRID K260Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GRID K260Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 497 MHz higher, than GRID K260Q.
  • GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GRID K260Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K260Q is 4001 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 14−16
ultra / 1080p 1−2 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 14−16 30−35
medium / 1080p 5−6 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 260 GRID K260Q
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Kepler
Code name GT200 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 28 June 2013
Pipelines 192 1536
Core clock speed 1242 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 36.9 billion/sec 95.36
Floating-point performance 476.9 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 448 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 999 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 111.9 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 192
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s
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