GRID K280Q vs Quadro K4000

When comparing GRID K280Q and Quadro K4000, 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 K4000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q Quadro K4000
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 80 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • GRID K280Q has 181% more power consumption, than Quadro K4000.
  • GRID K280Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K4000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K280Q has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro K4000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K280Q and Quadro K4000 are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K4000 is 65 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.
  • GRID K280Q and Quadro K4000 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K4000 is 616 MHz higher, than GRID K280Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 14−16
ultra / 1080p 7−8 8−9
QHD / 1440p 1−2 3−4
low / 720p 24−27 27−30
medium / 1080p 14−16 16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GRID K280Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q Quadro K4000
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK104 GK106
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 1 March 2013
Pipelines 1536 768
Core clock speed 745 MHz 810 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 51.84
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 1,244 gflops
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5616 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 134.8 GB/s
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 3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.21 kh/s
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 61 Mh/s
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