GRID K240Q vs Radeon RX 560

When comparing GRID K240Q and Radeon RX 560, 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 RX 560 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GRID K240Q Radeon RX 560
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GRID K240Q has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 560.
  • GRID K240Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 560 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 560 has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K240Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon RX 560 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560 is 430 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
  • GRID K240Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560 is 2000 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 18−20
ultra / 1080p 6−7 10−12
QHD / 1440p 1−2 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 21−24 35−40
medium / 1080p 12−14 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 90% more, than GRID K240Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K240Q Radeon RX 560
Architecture Kepler GCN 4.0
Code name GK104 Polaris 21
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 28 June 2013 18 April 2017
Pipelines 1536 1024
Core clock speed 745 MHz 1175 MHz
Boost Clock 1275 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 81.60
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 2,611 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 112.0 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
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