GeForce 825M vs GRID K160Q

When comparing GeForce 825M 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 825M and GRID K160Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 825M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 825M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 825M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 825M GRID K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K160Q has 293% more power consumption, than GeForce 825M.
  • GeForce 825M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID K160Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce 825M has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce 825M is used in Laptops, and GRID K160Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 825M and GRID K160Q are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
  • GeForce 825M and GRID K160Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 825M is 18 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 2−3 9−10
medium / 1080p 0−1 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GRID K160Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 350% more, than GeForce 825M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 825M GRID K160Q
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK208 GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 27 January 2014 28 June 2013
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 850 MHz 850 MHz
Boost Clock 941 MHz
Transistor count 915 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.11 13.60
Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory -
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 + 3.0
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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