GeForce GTX 850A vs GRID K160Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 850A and GRID K160Q, 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 850A and GRID K160Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 850A
GRID K160Q

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A GRID K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
 
  • GRID K160Q has 188% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 850A has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K160Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 52 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce GTX 850A and GRID K160Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 18 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 9−10
medium / 1080p 3−4 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A GRID K160Q
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM107 GK107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 17 March 2014 28 June 2013
Pipelines 640 192
Core clock speed 902 MHz 850 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.44 13.60
Floating-point performance 1,198 gflops 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 3.0