GRID K140Q vs Radeon R9 M280X

When comparing GRID K140Q and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 K140Q and Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M280X 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 Radeon R9 M280X here:

Main Specs

  GRID K140Q Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K140Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
  • GRID K140Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 50 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.
  • GRID K140Q and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 2−3
ultra / 1080p 0−1 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 9−10 14−16
medium / 1080p 1−2 4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 80% more, than GRID K140Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K140Q Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture Kepler GCN
Code name GK107 Saturn XT
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 28 June 2013 1 February 2015
Pipelines 192 896
Core clock speed 850 MHz 900 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 61.60
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops 1,792 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s 96 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 Not Listed
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
FreeSync +
Bus support Not Listed
Laptop size large
HD3D +
PowerTune +
DualGraphics +
ZeroCore +
Switchable graphics +
Mantle +
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