GeForce 8800 GTX vs GRID K240Q

When comparing GeForce 8800 GTX and GRID K240Q, 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 8800 GTX and GRID K240Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 8800 GTX
GRID K240Q

Main Specs

  GeForce 8800 GTX GRID K240Q
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 1.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 768 MB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
 
  • GRID K240Q has 45% more power consumption, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX is connected by PCIe 1.0 x16, and GRID K240Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX has 767 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and GRID K240Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K240Q is 169 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800 GTX.
  • GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by 90 nm process technology, and GRID K240Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K240Q is 4100 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800 GTX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 10−11
ultra / 1080p 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 1−2 21−24
medium / 1080p 0−1 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce 8800 GTX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 8800 GTX GRID K240Q
Architecture Tesla Kepler
Code name G80 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 8 November 2006 28 June 2013
Pipelines 128 1536
Core clock speed 576 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 681 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 90 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 36.8 billion/sec 95.36
Floating-point performance 345.6 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 270 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 900 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 86.4 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 575
SLI options +