GeForce 825M vs GeForce GTX 280
When comparing GeForce 825M and GeForce GTX 280, 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 825M and GeForce GTX 280 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
GeForce 825M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 825M 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 825M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 825M | GeForce GTX 280 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 236 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 6-pin & 8-pin |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 615% more power consumption, than GeForce 825M.
- GeForce 825M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 280 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce 825M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- GeForce 825M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 280 - in Desktops.
- GeForce 825M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 280 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 446 MHz higher, than GeForce 825M.
- GeForce 825M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280 - by 65 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 825M is 693 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 550% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 825M and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 30−33 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 189% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Dota 2 is 80% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| high / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Fortnite is 136% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Grand Theft Auto V is 150% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Minecraft is 26% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 110% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| medium / 768p | − | 8−9 |
| high / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in World of Tanks is 96% more, than GeForce 825M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 825M | GeForce GTX 280 | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | GK208 | GT200 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 27 January 2014 | 16 June 2008 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 240 |
| Core clock speed | 850 MHz | 1296 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 915 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 30.11 | 48.2 billion/sec |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | 622.1 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 512 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 141.7 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | + |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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