GRID K280Q vs Radeon HD 7850M
When comparing GRID K280Q and Radeon HD 7850M, 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 Radeon HD 7850M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K280Q
Radeon HD 7850M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 7850M 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 Radeon HD 7850M here:
Main Specs
| GRID K280Q | Radeon HD 7850M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 40 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K280Q has 462% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 7850M.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GRID K280Q has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 7850M.
- GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 7850M - in Laptops.
- GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 7850M - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 70 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7850M.
- GRID K280Q and Radeon HD 7850M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7850M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 87% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 92% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K280Q and Radeon HD 7850M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | − |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 54% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 40% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 57% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 75% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 53% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 83% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 17% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 76% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Radeon HD 7850M. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K280Q | Radeon HD 7850M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Code name | GK104 | Heathrow Pro |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 24 April 2012 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 675 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 1,500 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 27.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 864.0 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 64 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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