GeForce GT 650M SLI vs GRID K240Q

When comparing GeForce GT 650M SLI 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 GT 650M SLI and GRID K240Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 650M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 650M SLI 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 GT 650M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 650M SLI GRID K240Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GT 650M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI is used in Laptops, and GRID K240Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI and GRID K240Q are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 45 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI and GRID K240Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K240Q is 1000 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 10−11
ultra / 1080p 7−8 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
low / 720p 24−27 21−24
medium / 1080p 14−16 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than GRID K240Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 650M SLI GRID K240Q
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name N13E-GE GK104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 22 March 2012 28 June 2013
Pipelines 768 1536
Core clock speed 790 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 835 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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