GRID K280Q vs Quadro K3100M
When comparing GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M, 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 K3100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K280Q
Quadro K3100M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro K3100M 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 K3100M here:
Main Specs
| GRID K280Q | Quadro K3100M | |
| 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 K3100M.
- GRID K280Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K3100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
- GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M are build with Kepler architecture.
- Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 39 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
- GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 1800 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 20−22 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 1% more, than Quadro K3100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 100−105 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 1% more, than Quadro K3100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 6% more, than Quadro K3100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 2% more, than Quadro K3100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than Quadro K3100M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GRID K280Q and Quadro K3100M have the same average FPS in World of Tanks. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K280Q | Quadro K3100M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Code name | GK104 | N15E-Q1-A2 |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 23 July 2013 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 706 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 45.18 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 1,084 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 102.4 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) | 44 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Display Port | 1.2 | |
| 3D Vision Pro | + | |
| Mosaic | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
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