FirePro V5800 vs GRID K280Q

When comparing FirePro V5800 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 FirePro V5800 and GRID K280Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro V5800
GRID K280Q

Main Specs

  FirePro V5800 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 74 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • GRID K280Q has 204% more power consumption, than FirePro V5800.
  • FirePro V5800 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K280Q has 3 GB more memory, than FirePro V5800.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro V5800 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 55 MHz higher, than FirePro V5800.
  • FirePro V5800 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K280Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro V5800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 12−14
ultra / 1080p 4−5 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 16−18 24−27
medium / 1080p 7−8 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 87% more, than FirePro V5800.

Full Specs

  FirePro V5800 GRID K280Q
Architecture TeraScale 2 Kepler
Code name Juniper GK104
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 26 April 2010 28 June 2013
Pipelines 800 1536
Core clock speed 690 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,040 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 27.60 95.36
Floating-point performance 1,104.0 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 229 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 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