GRID K280Q vs FirePro 3D V9800

GRID K280Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

FirePro 3D V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K280Q

225

2,840

+1.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro 3D V9800

150

2,812

0.0%

About G3D Mark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID K280Q is positioned at rank 323 and the FirePro 3D V9800 is on rank 365, so the GRID K280Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K280Q

#308

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10404%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

100%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

98%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

96%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

92%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

91%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

89%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

89%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

88%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V9800

#349

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#373

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K280Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V9800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID K280Q	FirePro 3D V9800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K280Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K280Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 61.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K280Q	FirePro 3D V9800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+61.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GRID K280Q Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V9800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K280Q and FirePro 3D V9800

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.

FirePro 3D V9800

The FirePro 3D V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,812 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K280Q scores 2,840 and the FirePro 3D V9800 reaches 2,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K280Q is built on Kepler while the FirePro 3D V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K280Q) vs 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800).

Feature	GRID K280Q	FirePro 3D V9800
G3D Mark Score	2,840	2,812
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1536+20%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+23%	1.856 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K280Q	FirePro 3D V9800
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K280Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V9800 has 4 GB. The FirePro 3D V9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID K280Q	FirePro 3D V9800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K280Q) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V9800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	GRID K280Q	FirePro 3D V9800
DirectX	11_0	11.2+2%
Max Displays	0	6

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GRID K280Q draws 225W versus the FirePro 3D V9800's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro 3D V9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K280Q) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID K280Q	FirePro 3D V9800
TDP	225W	150W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	12.6	18.7+48%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K280Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro 3D V9800 launched at $3499 and now averages $80. The GRID K280Q costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.8 (GRID K280Q) vs 35.1 (FirePro 3D V9800) — the GRID K280Q offers 61.8% better value. The GRID K280Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).