GRID K240Q vs Radeon HD 8790M
When comparing GRID K240Q and Radeon HD 8790M, 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 HD 8790M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K240Q
Radeon HD 8790M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 8790M 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 HD 8790M here:
Main Specs
| GRID K240Q | Radeon HD 8790M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K240Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 8790M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- Radeon HD 8790M has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
- GRID K240Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8790M - in Laptops.
- GRID K240Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 8790M - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 105 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
- GRID K240Q and Radeon HD 8790M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K240Q is 500 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K240Q and Radeon HD 8790M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | − |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 44% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GRID K240Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Dota 2 is 34% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Far Cry 5 is 133% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Fortnite is 48% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 91% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 45% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Metro Exodus is 140% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 30% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 85% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 20−22 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in World of Tanks is 30% more, than Radeon HD 8790M. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K240Q | Radeon HD 8790M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Code name | GK104 | Mars XTX |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 16 November 2012 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 950 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 21.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 691.2 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 4500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 64 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 80 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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