GRID K280Q vs Radeon R9 M385X

When comparing GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M385X, 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 R9 M385X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GRID K280Q

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Radeon R9 M385X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M385X 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 R9 M385X here:

Radeon R9 M385X Laptops

Main Specs

	GRID K280Q	Radeon R9 M385X
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M385X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M385X - in Laptops.
GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M385X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M385X is 355 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M385X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 3500 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M385X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	8−9
ultra / 1080p	7−8	5−6
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
high / 1080p	18−20	14−16
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	30−33
medium / 1080p	21−24	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 38% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M385X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	180−190	150−160
medium / 768p	150−160	120−130
ultra / 1080p	80−85	60−65
QHD / 1440p	45−50	35−40
4K / 2160p	30−33	27−30
high / 768p	120−130	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
medium / 768p	80−85	65−70
ultra / 1080p	50−55	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 23% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
high / 1080p	14−16	10−11
ultra / 1080p	12−14	9−10
4K / 2160p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	30−35	21−24
medium / 1080p	14−16	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 45% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	85−90	65−70
medium / 1080p	40−45	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 32% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
high / 1080p	20−22	14−16
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
QHD / 1440p	6−7	2−3
low / 720p	40−45	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 31% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
medium / 768p	65−70	50−55
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−11	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 26% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
high / 1080p	7−8	5−6
ultra / 1080p	6−7	4−5
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	21−24	16−18
medium / 1080p	10−11	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
low / 768p	100−110	95−100
high / 1080p	−	95−100
ultra / 1080p	95−100	85−90
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
high / 1080p	20−22	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	45−50	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	14−16
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
low / 768p	40−45	30−35
medium / 768p	27−30	20−22
high / 1080p	14−16	10−12
ultra / 1080p	9−10	7−8
4K / 2160p	7−8	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 33% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	45−50
ultra / 1080p	27−30	21−24
high / 768p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M385X.

Full Specs

	GRID K280Q	Radeon R9 M385X
Architecture	Kepler	GCN
Code name	GK104	Strato-XT-M3
Type	Workstation	Laptop
Release date	28 June 2013	16 June 2015
Pipelines	1536	896
Core clock speed	745 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost Clock		1100 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	95.36	61.60
Floating-point performance	2,289 gflops	1,971 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.0 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	6.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
OpenCL	1.2	Not Listed
Vulkan	1.1.126
CUDA	3.0
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0
Laptop size		large
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
PowerTune		+
DualGraphics		+
ZeroCore		+
Switchable graphics		+
Mantle		+
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GRID K280Q vs Radeon R9 M385X

Radeon R9 M385X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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