GeForce GTX 280 vs GRID M60 2Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 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 GeForce GTX 280 and GRID M60 2Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
GRID M60 2Q

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 GRID M60 2Q
Power consumption (TDP) 236 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
 
  • GeForce GTX 280 has 4% more power consumption, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID M60 2Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M60 2Q has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GRID M60 2Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 739 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GRID M60 2Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID M60 2Q is 257 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 2Q is 3905 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 35−40
ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 12−14 60−65
medium / 1080p 3−4 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 2Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 GRID M60 2Q
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Maxwell 2.0
Code name GT200 GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 30 August 2015
Pipelines 240 2048
Core clock speed 1296 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 48.2 billion/sec 150.8
Floating-point performance 622.1 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) 267 mm
Memory bus width 512 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 141.7 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 4.0 6.4
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
CUDA cores 240
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF