GRID K280Q vs HD Graphics 4000

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared HD Graphics 4000 with GRID K280Q, including specs and performance data.

HD Graphics 4000
2012
1.18

GRID K280Q outperforms HD Graphics 4000 by a whopping 524% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1063533
Place by popularity42not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.40
Power efficiency1.812.26
ArchitectureGeneration 7.0 (2012−2013)Kepler (2012−2018)
GPU code nameIvy Bridge GT2GK104
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)28 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,875

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores1281536
Core clock speed650 MHz745 MHz
Boost clock speed1000 MHzno data
Number of transistors1,200 million3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology22 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)unknown225 Watt
Texture fill rate16.0095.36
Floating-point processing power0.256 TFLOPS2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs232
TMUs16128

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfaceRing BusPCIe 3.0 x16
WidthIGPIGP

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeSystem SharedGDDR5
Maximum RAM amountSystem Shared4 GB
Memory bus widthSystem Shared256 Bit
Memory clock speedSystem Shared1250 MHz
Memory bandwidthno data160.0 GB/s
Shared memory+-

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsPortable Device DependentNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Quick Sync+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (11_0)12 (11_0)
Shader Model5.05.1
OpenGL4.04.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan+1.1.126
CUDA-3.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

HD Graphics 4000 1.18
GRID K280Q 7.36
+524%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

HD Graphics 4000 454
GRID K280Q 2839
+525%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

900p12
−483%
70−75
+483%
Full HD10
−500%
60−65
+500%

Cost per frame, $

1080pno data31.25

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−507%
85−90
+507%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−463%
45−50
+463%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−494%
190−200
+494%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−507%
85−90
+507%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−463%
45−50
+463%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 13
−515%
80−85
+515%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−494%
190−200
+494%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−507%
85−90
+507%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−463%
45−50
+463%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
−491%
65−70
+491%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−494%
190−200
+494%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 7−8
−471%
40−45
+471%
Horizon Zero Dawn 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 0−1 0−1
Watch Dogs: Legion 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 4−5
−500%
24−27
+500%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 0−1 0−1

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

This is how HD Graphics 4000 and GRID K280Q compete in popular games:

  • GRID K280Q is 483% faster in 900p
  • GRID K280Q is 500% faster in 1080p

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.18 7.36
Recency 14 May 2012 28 June 2013
Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm

HD Graphics 4000 has a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

GRID K280Q, on the other hand, has a 523.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The GRID K280Q is our recommended choice as it beats the HD Graphics 4000 in performance tests.

Be aware that HD Graphics 4000 is a desktop card while GRID K280Q is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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