GRID K280Q vs Radeon R7 Carrizo
When comparing GRID K280Q and Radeon R7 Carrizo, 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 Carrizo is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K280Q
Radeon R7 Carrizo is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R7 Carrizo 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 Radeon R7 Carrizo here:
Main Specs
| GRID K280Q | Radeon R7 Carrizo | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 12-35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GRID K280Q has 1775% more power consumption, than Radeon R7 Carrizo.
- GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and Radeon R7 Carrizo - in Laptops.
- GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R7 Carrizo - with GCN 1.2/2.0.
- GRID K280Q and Radeon R7 Carrizo are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 142% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 177% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K280Q and Radeon R7 Carrizo have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | − |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 75% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 56% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 86% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 127% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | − |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 84% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 333% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 220% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 14−16 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 10−12 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 155% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 50% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K280Q | Radeon R7 Carrizo | |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.2/2.0 |
| Code name | GK104 | Carrizo |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 4 June 2015 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 2410 Million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64/128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12 (FL 12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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