GeForce MX130 vs GRID K280Q

When choosing between GeForce MX130 and GRID K280Q, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce MX130 and GRID K280Q.

GeForce MX130 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX130 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 MX130 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX130 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5, DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K280Q has 650% more power consumption, than GeForce MX130.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce MX130 and GRID K280Q have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • GeForce MX130 is used in Laptops, and GRID K280Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX130 is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX130 is 377 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
  • GeForce MX130 and GRID K280Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX130 is 12 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 12−14
ultra / 1080p 5−6 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 21−24 24−27
medium / 1080p 10−12 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 25% more, than GeForce MX130.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX130 GRID K280Q
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name N16S-GTR GK104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 January 2018 28 June 2013
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 1122 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1242 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 29.81 95.36
Floating-point performance 953.9 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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