GeForce GTX 770M vs GRID K280Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 770M vs GRID K280Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 770M vs GRID K280Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 770M

2013

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

GRID K280Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID K280Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (2,840 vs 2,784), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 770M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 3 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID K280Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID K280Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 770M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 770M vs GRID K280Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

GRID K280Q

The GRID K280Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,840 points. Launch price was $1,875.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the GRID K280Q reaches 2,840 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the GRID K280Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1,536 (GRID K280Q). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	GRID K280Q
G3D Mark Score	2,784	2,840+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960	1536+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 770M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K280Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	GRID K280Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 770M has 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K280Q carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 770M gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 770M and 64-bit on the GRID K280Q. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 512 KB (GRID K280Q) — the GRID K280Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	GRID K280Q
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 11_0 (GRID K280Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	GRID K280Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the GRID K280Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 350W (GRID K280Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.