GeForce GTX 880M vs GRID K160Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 880M and GRID K160Q, 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 880M and GRID K160Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 880M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 880M 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 GeForce GTX 880M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 880M GRID K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 122 Watt 130 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K160Q has 6% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 880M.
  • GeForce GTX 880M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID K160Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 880M has 7 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce GTX 880M is used in Laptops, and GRID K160Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 880M and GRID K160Q are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 880M is 104 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce GTX 880M and GRID K160Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 0−1
ultra / 1080p 12−14 0−1
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 9−10
medium / 1080p 24−27 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 880M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 580% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 880M GRID K160Q
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name N15E-GX-A2 GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 28 June 2013
Pipelines 1536 192
Core clock speed 954 MHz 850 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 127.1 13.60
Floating-point performance 3,050 gflops 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 1536
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 96 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Standard memory configuration GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection +
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
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