GRID K280Q vs Quadro 6000

When comparing GRID K280Q and Quadro 6000, 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 Quadro 6000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q Quadro 6000
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 204 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
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  • GRID K280Q has 10% more power consumption, than Quadro 6000.
  • GRID K280Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 6000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro 6000 has 2 GB more memory, than GRID K280Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro 6000 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 171 MHz higher, than Quadro 6000.
  • GRID K280Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 6000 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 2012 MHz higher, than Quadro 6000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 14−16
ultra / 1080p 7−8 8−9
QHD / 1440p 1−2 3−4
low / 720p 24−27 27−30
medium / 1080p 14−16 16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 6000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GRID K280Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q Quadro 6000
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name GK104 GF100
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 10 December 2010
Pipelines 1536 448
Core clock speed 745 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 32.14
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 1,027.7 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 2988 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 143.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 3.0 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 91 Mh/s
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