GeForce GTX 275 vs GRID K280Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 275 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 GTX 275 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

  GeForce GTX 275 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 219 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 896 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI No outputs
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  • GRID K280Q has 2% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 275.
  • GeForce GTX 275 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 275 has 892 GB more memory, than GRID K280Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 275 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 275 is 659 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
  • GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID K280Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 3866 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 275.

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 GeForce GTX 275.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 275 GRID K280Q
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Kepler
Code name GT200B GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 15 January 2009 28 June 2013
Pipelines 240 1536
Core clock speed 1404 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 50.6 billion/sec 95.36
Floating-point performance 673.9 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 448 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1134 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 127.0 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 3.0 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 240
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
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