GRID K140Q vs Quadro CX

When comparing GRID K140Q and Quadro CX, 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 GRID K140Q and Quadro CX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K140Q
Quadro CX

Main Specs

  GRID K140Q Quadro CX
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
 
  • Quadro CX has 15% more power consumption, than GRID K140Q.
  • GRID K140Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro CX uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro CX has 1535 GB more memory, than GRID K140Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K140Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro CX - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K140Q is 248 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
  • GRID K140Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro CX - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K140Q is 182 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 1−2
ultra / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 9−10 10−12
medium / 1080p 1−2 2−3
The average gaming FPS of Quadro CX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than GRID K140Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K140Q Quadro CX
Architecture Kepler Tesla 2.0
Code name GK107 GT200B
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 11 November 2008
Pipelines 192 192
Core clock speed 850 MHz 602 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 38.53
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 3.0 1.3