GRID K280Q vs GRID K520
In this comparison between GRID K280Q and GRID K520 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GRID K280Q will be the best choice, for others GRID K520 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GRID K280Q
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GRID K520
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Main Specs
GRID K280Q | GRID K520 | |
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 | 4 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 and GRID K520 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GRID K280Q and GRID K520 are build with Kepler architecture.
- Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
- GRID K280Q and GRID K520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q and GRID K520 is 5000 MHz.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Battlefield 5 is 40% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GRID K280Q and GRID K520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 210−220 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 180−190 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 120−130 | 140−150 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 18% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 16% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Far Cry 5 is 31% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 29% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 42% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 65−70 | 80−85 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 27% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 4% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 20% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 40% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than GRID K280Q. |
Full Specs
GRID K280Q | GRID K520 | |
Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
Code name | GK104 | GK104 |
Type | Workstation | Workstation |
Release date | 28 June 2013 | 23 July 2013 |
Pipelines | 1536 | 1536 |
Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 745 MHz |
Transistor count | 3,540 million | 3,540 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 95.36 |
Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 2x 2,448 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 5000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 160.0 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 | 3.0 |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 76 Mh/s | |