GRID K220Q vs Radeon 540

When comparing GRID K220Q and Radeon 540, 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 K220Q and Radeon 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K220Q
Radeon 540

Main Specs

  GRID K220Q Radeon 540
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • GRID K220Q has 350% more power consumption, than Radeon 540.
  • GRID K220Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GRID K220Q has 510 GB more memory, than Radeon 540.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K220Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon 540 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon 540 is 355 MHz higher, than GRID K220Q.
  • GRID K220Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 540 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon 540 is 2000 MHz higher, than GRID K220Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 6−7
ultra / 1080p 0−1 3−4
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 10−12 14−16
medium / 1080p 2−3 7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 80% more, than GRID K220Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K220Q Radeon 540
Architecture Kepler GCN 4.0
Code name GK104 Lexa
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 2 July 2014 26 March 2019
Pipelines 1536 512
Core clock speed 745 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 35.97
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 56 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 3.0