FireStream 9370 vs GRID K280Q

When comparing FireStream 9370 and GRID K280Q, 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 FireStream 9370 and GRID K280Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9370
GRID K280Q

Main Specs

  FireStream 9370 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 225 Watt.
  • FireStream 9370 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FireStream 9370 and GRID K280Q have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9370 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9370 is 80 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
  • FireStream 9370 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K280Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 12−14
ultra / 1080p 7−8 7−8
QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
low / 720p 27−30 24−27
medium / 1080p 16−18 14−16
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GRID K280Q.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9370 GRID K280Q
Architecture TeraScale 2 Kepler
Code name Cypress GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 23 June 2010 28 June 2013
Pipelines 1600 1536
Core clock speed 825 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 2,154 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 66.00 95.36
Floating-point performance 2,640.0 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4600 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 147.2 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.0 5.1
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0