GRID K280Q vs UHD Graphics 620

When comparing GRID K280Q and UHD Graphics 620, 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 UHD Graphics 620 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

UHD Graphics 620 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: UHD Graphics 620 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 UHD Graphics 620 here:

Main Specs

  GRID K280Q UHD Graphics 620
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type GDDR5 LPDDR3/DDR4
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 32 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K280Q has 1400% more power consumption, than UHD Graphics 620.
  • GRID K280Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and UHD Graphics 620 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • UHD Graphics 620 has 28 GB more memory, than GRID K280Q.
  • GRID K280Q is used in Desktops, and UHD Graphics 620 - in Laptops.
  • GRID K280Q is build with Kepler architecture, and UHD Graphics 620 - with Gen. 9.5.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 445 MHz higher, than UHD Graphics 620.
  • GRID K280Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and UHD Graphics 620 - by 14 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 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than UHD Graphics 620.

Full Specs

  GRID K280Q UHD Graphics 620
Architecture Kepler Gen. 9.5
Code name GK104 Kaby-Lake-Refresh GT2
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 28 June 2013 1 September 2017
Pipelines 1536 24
Core clock speed 745 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 27.60
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) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.103
CUDA 3.0
Quick Sync +
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