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GRID K280Q
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Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
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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 Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is on rank 5, so the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K280Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K280Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K280Q.
| Insight | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K280Q and Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
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 Pro V340 MxGPU
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,853 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K280Q scores 2,840 and the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU reaches 2,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K280Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K280Q) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q) vs 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU).
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,840 | 2,853 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 3584 ×2+133% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2+370% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 128 | 224 ×2+75% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 896 KB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K280Q) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) — the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K280Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU's 300W — a 28.6% difference. The GRID K280Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K280Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-25% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.6+33% | 9.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | Vega 10 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | August 26 2018 |
| Ranking | #595 | #592 |
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