GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GRID K160Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI 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 280M SLI 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 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI 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 280M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI GRID K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 15% more power consumption, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and GRID K160Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GRID K160Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K160Q is 265 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID K160Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K160Q is 832 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
ultra / 1080p 7−8 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 9−10
medium / 1080p 14−16 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI GRID K160Q
Architecture G9x Kepler
Code name N10E-GTX GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 28 June 2013
Pipelines 256 192
Core clock speed 585 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 950 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Laptop size large
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