GRID K280Q vs GRID M60 2Q

When comparing GRID K280Q and GRID M60 2Q, 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 M60 2Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K280Q
GRID M60 2Q

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q GRID M60 2Q
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 2 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 K280Q has 2 GB more memory, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and GRID M60 2Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 188 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GRID K280Q and GRID M60 2Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 2Q is 12 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 35−40
ultra / 1080p 7−8 21−24
QHD / 1440p 1−2 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 24−27 60−65
medium / 1080p 14−16 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 2Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GRID K280Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q GRID M60 2Q
Architecture Kepler Maxwell 2.0
Code name GK104 GM204
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1536 2048
Core clock speed 745 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 150.8
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0 5.2