GRID K240Q vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

CPU

GPU

GRID K240Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K240Q

2 GB 225

2,541

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Shared System RAM 15

2,602

+2.4%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID K240Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

GRID K240Q

2013

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U better than GRID K240Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,541 vs 2,602 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID K240Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. GRID K240Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID K240Q make more sense than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes. GRID K240Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark. GRID K240Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GRID K240Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	102 FPS	83 FPS
medium	83 FPS	72 FPS
high	65 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	73 FPS
medium	69 FPS	63 FPS
high	50 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	27 FPS
medium	26 FPS	25 FPS
high	17 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	88 FPS	114 FPS
medium	62 FPS	80 FPS
high	48 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	76 FPS
medium	31 FPS	46 FPS
high	23 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	36 FPS
medium	12 FPS	24 FPS
high	9 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	114 FPS	117 FPS
medium	91 FPS	94 FPS
high	76 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	88 FPS
medium	69 FPS	70 FPS
high	57 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	114 FPS	117 FPS
medium	91 FPS	94 FPS
high	76 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	88 FPS
medium	69 FPS	70 FPS
high	57 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K240Q and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

GRID K240Q

The GRID K240Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,541 points. Launch price was $469.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K240Q scores 2,541 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K240Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K240Q) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U).

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,541	2,602+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1536+200%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K240Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GRID K240Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K240Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K240Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	GRID K240Q	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	225W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	11.3	173.5+1435%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K240Q launched at $500 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.1 (GRID K240Q) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).