GeForce GTX 980M vs GRID K280Q
When comparing GeForce GTX 980M 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 980M 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 GTX 980M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 980M 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 GTX 980M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 980M | GRID K280Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 980M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 980M has 4 GB more memory, than GRID K280Q.
- GeForce GTX 980M is used in Laptops, and GRID K280Q - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 980M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 293 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
- GeForce GTX 980M and GRID K280Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 2500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 230% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 70% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 43% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 212% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−33 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 160% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
| low / 720p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 219% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 75−80 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 125% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 277% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 23% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 153% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 235% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | − | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 14% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 980M | GRID K280Q | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Code name | GM204 | GK104 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 7 October 2014 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1038 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 51.84 | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 3,462 gflops | 2,289 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2500 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| G-SYNC support | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 3.0 |
| CUDA cores | 1536 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 383 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GameStream | + | |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
| BatteryBoost | + | |
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