GRID K280Q vs Radeon Pro WX 4170
GRID K280Q
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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 WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the Radeon Pro WX 4170 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 WX 4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 137.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+137.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 WX 4170
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 WX 4170
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K280Q scores 2,840 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K280Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K280Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170).
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,840 | 2,870+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+50% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+7% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID K280Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K280Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K280Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (12_0)+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K280Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K280Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.6 | 57.4+356% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K280Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The GRID K280Q costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.8 (GRID K280Q) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the GRID K280Q offers 137.7% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K280Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $400-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-58% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.8+138% | 23.9 |
| Codename | GK104 | Baffin |
| Release | June 28 2013 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #595 | #526 |
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