GeForce 820A vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
When comparing GeForce 820A and GeForce GTX 280M SLI, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 820A and GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 820A
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce 820A | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 150 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 900% more power consumption, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - in Laptops.
- GeForce 820A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - with G9x.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 820A is 190 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- GeForce 820A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 820A is 850 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2400% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 820A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 180−190 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 80−85 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | − | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 385% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 820A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 220% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 295% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 278% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 487% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | − | 27−30 |
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 168% more, than GeForce 820A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 820A | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | |
Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | G9x |
Code name | GF117 | N10E-GTX |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 17 March 2014 | 2 March 2009 |
Pipelines | 96 | 256 |
Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 585 MHz |
Transistor count | 585 million | 1508 Million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
Texture fill rate | 12.40 | |
Floating-point performance | 297.6 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 950 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.1 | |
Vulkan | N/A | |
CUDA | 2.1 | + |
Laptop size | large | |
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