GeForce 940M vs GRID K280Q
When comparing GeForce 940M 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 GeForce 940M and GRID K280Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K280Q
GeForce 940M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 940M 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 940M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 940M | GRID K280Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 225 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K280Q has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce 940M.
- GeForce 940M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce 940M and GRID K280Q have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- GeForce 940M is used in Laptops, and GRID K280Q - in Desktops.
- GeForce 940M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940M is 327 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
- GeForce 940M and GRID K280Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 212% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 67% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 60% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 220% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 105% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 86% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 333% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 17% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 220% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 185% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 39% more, than GeForce 940M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 940M | GRID K280Q | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Code name | N16S-GT-S/B | GK104 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 12 March 2015 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 28.22 | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 2,289 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 3.0 |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 101 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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