GRID K280Q vs Radeon HD 8950

GRID K280Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon HD 8950

2012Boost: 1250 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K280Q

225

2,840

+0.4%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 8950

200

2,828

0.0%

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Radeon R7 450

Radeon HD 5870

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

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. The GRID K280Q is positioned at rank #323 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID K280Q	Radeon HD 8950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $499), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 902.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K280Q	Radeon HD 8950
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+902.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($499)

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

Radeon HD 8950 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K280Q and Radeon HD 8950

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.

Radeon HD 8950

The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K280Q scores 2,840 and the Radeon HD 8950 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K280Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8950 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K280Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950).

Feature	GRID K280Q	Radeon HD 8950
G3D Mark Score	2,840	2,828
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1792+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	2.867 TFLOPS+25%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	128 KB	448 KB+250%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K280Q	Radeon HD 8950
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K280Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8950 has 3 GB. The Radeon HD 8950 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K280Q) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 8950) — the Radeon HD 8950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K280Q	Radeon HD 8950
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K280Q) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 8950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID K280Q	Radeon HD 8950
DirectX	11_0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K280Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8950's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K280Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 8950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID K280Q	Radeon HD 8950
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	1mm	267mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	12.6	14.1+12%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K280Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8950 launched at $499 and now averages $499. The GRID K280Q costs 90% less ($449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.8 (GRID K280Q) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 8950) — the GRID K280Q offers 896.5% better value. The GRID K280Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).