GRID K280Q vs Iris Graphics 5100

When comparing GRID K280Q and Iris Graphics 5100, 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 Iris Graphics 5100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Graphics 5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Graphics 5100 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 Iris Graphics 5100 here:

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q Iris Graphics 5100
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 1.0 x16
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K280Q has 650% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 5100.
  • GRID K280Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 5100 uses PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 5100 - in Laptops.
  • GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Iris Graphics 5100 - with Gen. 7.5 Haswell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 545 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 5100.
  • GRID K280Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 5100 - by 22 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 3−4
ultra / 1080p 7−8 1−2
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 14−16
medium / 1080p 14−16 5−6
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q Iris Graphics 5100
Architecture Kepler Gen. 7.5 Haswell
Code name GK104 Haswell GT3
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 28 June 2013 5 June 2013
Pipelines 1536 40
Core clock speed 745 MHz 200 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 22 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 48.00
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.80
CUDA 3.0
Quick Sync +
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