GRID K280Q vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing GRID K280Q and GRID M10 8Q, 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 GRID K280Q and GRID M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K280Q
GRID M10 8Q

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
 
  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 225 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GRID K280Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 288 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
  • GRID K280Q and GRID M10 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 200 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 12−14
ultra / 1080p 7−8 8−9
QHD / 1440p 1−2 2−3
low / 720p 24−27 27−30
medium / 1080p 14−16 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GRID K280Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q GRID M10 8Q
Architecture Kepler Maxwell
Code name GK104 GM107
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 18 May 2016
Pipelines 1536 640
Core clock speed 745 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 52.24
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 1,672 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 83.2 GB/s
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 5.0