FirePro W4100 vs GRID K280Q

When comparing FirePro W4100 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 W4100 and GRID K280Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W4100 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GRID K280Q has 350% more power consumption, than FirePro W4100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K280Q has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W4100.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 115 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 and GRID K280Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.

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 8−9 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than FirePro W4100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W4100 GRID K280Q
Architecture GCN Kepler
Code name Cape Verde GK104
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 28 June 2013
Pipelines 512 1536
Core clock speed 630 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 20.16 95.36
Floating-point performance 645.1 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s
Form factor low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support +
AppAcceleration +
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