GRID K240Q vs Radeon R9 M470
When comparing GRID K240Q and Radeon R9 M470, 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 K240Q and Radeon R9 M470 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K240Q
Radeon R9 M470 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M470 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 Radeon R9 M470 here:
Main Specs
| GRID K240Q | Radeon R9 M470 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon R9 M470 has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
- GRID K240Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470 - in Laptops.
- GRID K240Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M470 - with GCN 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M470 is 255 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
- GRID K240Q and Radeon R9 M470 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470 is 1000 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Battlefield 5 is 13% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K240Q and Radeon R9 M470 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 9% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Dota 2 is 9% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Far Cry 5 is 14% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Fortnite is 13% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Forza Horizon 4 is 15% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Grand Theft Auto V is 12% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Metro Exodus is 11% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Minecraft is 2% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 15% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 16% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in World of Tanks is 5% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K240Q | Radeon R9 M470 | |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2 |
| Code name | GK104 | Saturn |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 14 May 2016 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 2,080 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 48.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 1,536 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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