GRID K140Q vs Radeon 550X

When comparing GRID K140Q and Radeon 550X, 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 Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K140Q
Radeon 550X

Main Specs

  GRID K140Q Radeon 550X
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • GRID K140Q has 160% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
  • GRID K140Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon 550X has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K140Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K140Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 232 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.
  • GRID K140Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5218 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 7−8
ultra / 1080p 0−1 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 9−10 16−18
medium / 1080p 1−2 9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 160% more, than GRID K140Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K140Q Radeon 550X
Architecture Kepler GCN 4.0
Code name GK107 Lexa
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 28 June 2013 27 March 2019
Pipelines 192 512
Core clock speed 850 MHz 1082 MHz
Boost Clock 1218 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 38.98
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 3.0