GRID K280Q vs Radeon R7 250X

When comparing GRID K280Q and Radeon R7 250X, 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 Radeon R7 250X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q Radeon R7 250X
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 80 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1 x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GRID K280Q has 181% more power consumption, than Radeon R7 250X.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K280Q has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 250X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R7 250X - with GCN 1.0.
  • GRID K280Q and Radeon R7 250X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 3375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 250X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 10−12
ultra / 1080p 7−8 6−7
QHD / 1440p 1−2 1−2
low / 720p 24−27 24−27
medium / 1080p 14−16 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than Radeon R7 250X.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q Radeon R7 250X
Architecture Kepler GCN 1.0
Code name GK104 Cape Verde
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 28 June 2013 13 February 2014
Pipelines 1536 640
Core clock speed 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1000 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 38.00
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 1,216 gflops
Length 210 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 96 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 152 Mh/s
Eyefinity +
Design reference
CrossFire +
DDMA audio +
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