GRID K240Q vs HD Graphics 5300
When comparing GRID K240Q and HD Graphics 5300, 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 HD Graphics 5300 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K240Q
HD Graphics 5300 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: HD Graphics 5300 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 HD Graphics 5300 here:
Main Specs
| GRID K240Q | HD Graphics 5300 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K240Q has 1400% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 5300.
- GRID K240Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and HD Graphics 5300 uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface.
- GRID K240Q is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 5300 - in Laptops.
- GRID K240Q is build with Kepler architecture, and HD Graphics 5300 - with Gen. 8 Broadwell.
- Core clock speed of GRID K240Q is 645 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 5300.
- GRID K240Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 5300 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K240Q and HD Graphics 5300 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | − |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 312% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Dota 2 is 148% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Fortnite is 250% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 294% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | − | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Minecraft is 44% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 500% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 5−6 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in World of Tanks is 205% more, than HD Graphics 5300. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K240Q | HD Graphics 5300 | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Gen. 8 Broadwell |
| Code name | GK104 | Broadwell GT2 |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 5 September 2014 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 24 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 1,300 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 21.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64/128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.80 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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