GeForce GTX 280 vs GRID M10 8Q
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and GRID M10 8Q, 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 GeForce GTX 280 and GRID M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
GRID M10 8Q
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | GRID M10 8Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 225 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
- GeForce GTX 280 has 4% more power consumption, than GRID M10 8Q.
- GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID M10 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID M10 8Q has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 263 MHz higher, than GRID M10 8Q.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GRID M10 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
- GRID M10 8Q is 257 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 4093 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Battlefield 5 is 222% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 280 and GRID M10 8Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 160−170 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 85−90 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 78% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Dota 2 is 62% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Far Cry 5 is 425% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Fortnite is 143% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 244% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | − | 70−75 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 137% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Metro Exodus is 400% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Minecraft is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 240% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 30−33 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 271% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in World of Tanks is 46% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | GRID M10 8Q | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Code name | GT200 | GM107 |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 18 May 2016 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 1033 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1306 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 1,870 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 52.24 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | 1,672 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | 267 mm |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 5200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 5.0 |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |