GRID K280Q vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

When choosing between GRID K280Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GRID K280Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

GRID K280Q

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

Main Specs

	GRID K280Q	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs
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GRID K280Q has 3 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - in Laptops.
GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 209 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
GRID K280Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 12 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	8−9
ultra / 1080p	7−8	5−6
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	20−22
medium / 1080p	14−16	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 36% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	18−20	14−16
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 31% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GRID K280Q and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	180−190	150−160
medium / 768p	150−160	130−140
ultra / 1080p	80−85	65−70
QHD / 1440p	45−50	35−40
4K / 2160p	30−33	27−30
high / 768p	120−130	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 20% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	24−27
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	14−16	10−11
ultra / 1080p	12−14	9−10
4K / 2160p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	30−35	24−27
medium / 1080p	14−16	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	85−90	70−75
medium / 1080p	40−45	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 24% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	20−22	14−16
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
QHD / 1440p	6−7	3−4
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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
medium / 768p	65−70	50−55
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	7−8	6−7
ultra / 1080p	6−7	4−5
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	21−24	16−18
medium / 1080p	10−11	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	16−18
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	40−45	30−35
medium / 768p	27−30	21−24
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 25% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	50−55
ultra / 1080p	27−30	24−27
high / 768p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 7% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Full Specs

	GRID K280Q	Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Code name	GK104	Surface Book
Type	Workstation	Laptop
Release date	28 June 2013	1 October 2015
Pipelines	1536	384
Core clock speed	745 MHz	954 MHz
Boost Clock		993 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	95.36
Floating-point performance	2,289 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.0 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
Shader Model	5.1
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126
CUDA	3.0	+
Optimus		+
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GRID K280Q vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card

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