GRID K280Q vs Quadro K3000M

When comparing GRID K280Q and Quadro K3000M, 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 Quadro K3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K3000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K3000M 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 K3000M here:

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q Quadro K3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K280Q has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GRID K280Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GRID K280Q and Quadro K3000M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID K280Q and Quadro K3000M are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 91 MHz higher, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GRID K280Q and Quadro K3000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 2200 MHz higher, than Quadro K3000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 7−8
ultra / 1080p 7−8 4−5
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 18−20
medium / 1080p 14−16 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Quadro K3000M.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q Quadro K3000M
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK104 N14E-Q1
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 1 June 2012
Pipelines 1536 576
Core clock speed 745 MHz 654 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 31.39
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 753.4 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 89.6 GB/s
Shared memory -
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 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 24 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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