GRID K280Q vs Radeon R9 M270X

When comparing GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GRID K280Q

Radeon R9 M270X

Main Specs

	GRID K280Q	Radeon R9 M270X
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs

Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M270X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 20 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 3875 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	6−7
ultra / 1080p	7−8	4−5
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	16−18
medium / 1080p	14−16	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	18−20	10−12
ultra / 1080p	16−18	10−11
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	24−27
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GRID K280Q and Radeon R9 M270X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	180−190	130−140
medium / 768p	150−160	100−110
ultra / 1080p	80−85	50−55
QHD / 1440p	45−50	27−30
4K / 2160p	30−33	27−30
high / 768p	120−130	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	18−20
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	100−110	75−80
medium / 768p	80−85	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 45% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	14−16	8−9
ultra / 1080p	12−14	7−8
4K / 2160p	5−6	3−4
low / 720p	30−35	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 77% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	21−24	14−16
ultra / 1080p	14−16	10−11
low / 720p	85−90	60−65
medium / 1080p	40−45	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 51% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	20−22	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	10−12
QHD / 1440p	6−7	1−2
low / 720p	40−45	24−27
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 75% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	70−75	50−55
medium / 768p	65−70	45−50
high / 1080p	21−24	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 48% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	7−8	4−5
ultra / 1080p	6−7	3−4
4K / 2160p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	12−14
medium / 1080p	10−11	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 83% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
high / 1080p	−	85−90
ultra / 1080p	95−100	80−85
medium / 1080p	100−110	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 14% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	20−22	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	45−50	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	9−10	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	10−12
medium / 1080p	14−16	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	40−45	24−27
medium / 768p	27−30	16−18
high / 1080p	14−16	9−10
ultra / 1080p	9−10	6−7
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 64% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	95−100	85−90
medium / 768p	55−60	40−45
ultra / 1080p	27−30	18−20
high / 768p	45−50	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Full Specs

	GRID K280Q	Radeon R9 M270X
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Code name	GK104	Venus
Type	Workstation	Desktop
Release date	28 June 2013	21 March 2014
Pipelines	1536	640
Core clock speed	745 MHz	725 MHz
Boost Clock		775 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	95.36	31.00
Floating-point performance	2,289 gflops	1,536 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	1125 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.0 GB/s	72 GB/s
DirectX	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
OpenCL	1.2	Not Listed
Vulkan	1.1.126
CUDA	3.0
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0 x16
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
PowerTune		+
DualGraphics		+
ZeroCore		+
Switchable graphics		+
Mantle		+
Compute units		10

GRID K280Q vs Radeon R9 M270X

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