FirePro W5000 vs GRID K280Q

When comparing FirePro W5000 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 W5000 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 W5000 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 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 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
  Check Price
  • GRID K280Q has 200% more power consumption, than FirePro W5000.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K280Q has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W5000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5000 is 80 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
  • FirePro W5000 and GRID K280Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 1800 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 12−14
ultra / 1080p 9−10 7−8
QHD / 1440p 4−5 1−2
low / 720p 30−35 24−27
medium / 1080p 18−20 14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GRID K280Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5000 GRID K280Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Pitcairn GK104
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 7 August 2012 28 June 2013
Pipelines 768 1536
Core clock speed 825 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 95.36
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 183 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
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) 154 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
DisplayPort count 2
Dual-link DVI support +
  Check Price