GRID K160Q vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
When comparing GRID K160Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 K160Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K160Q
Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:
Main Specs
| GRID K160Q | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GRID K160Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- GRID K160Q is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - in Laptops.
- GRID K160Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 104 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
- GRID K160Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 3230 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Battlefield 5 is 400% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K160Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 150−160 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 74% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GRID K160Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Dota 2 is 62% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Far Cry 5 is 350% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Fortnite is 126% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Forza Horizon 4 is 242% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Grand Theft Auto V is 67% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Minecraft is 38% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 43% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 1600% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| medium / 768p | − | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 600% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in World of Tanks is 55% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K160Q | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Code name | GK107 | Surface Book |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 1 October 2015 |
| Pipelines | 192 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 850 MHz | 954 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,270 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 13.60 | |
| Floating-point performance | 326.4 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1782 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 28.51 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 3.0 | + |
| Optimus | + | |
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