GRID K280Q vs Quadro K2100M
In this comparison between GRID K280Q and Quadro K2100M 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 Quadro K2100M will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GRID K280Q
Quadro K2100M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro K2100M 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 Quadro K2100M here:
Main Specs
| GRID K280Q | Quadro K2100M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 55 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K280Q has 309% more power consumption, than Quadro K2100M.
- GRID K280Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K2100M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- GRID K280Q has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro K2100M.
- GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro K2100M - in Mobile workstations.
- GRID K280Q and Quadro K2100M are build with Kepler architecture.
- Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 78 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.
- GRID K280Q and Quadro K2100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 2000 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 87% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 92% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K2100M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | − |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 50% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 45% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 57% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 75% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 53% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 83% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 17% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 76% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Quadro K2100M. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K280Q | Quadro K2100M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Code name | GK104 | GK106 |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 23 July 2013 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 576 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 667 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 2,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 32.02 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 768.4 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 48.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | + |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 38 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Display Port | 1.2 | |
| 3D Vision Pro | + | |
| Mosaic | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
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