GeForce 9800M GT SLI vs GeForce GTX 280

When choosing between GeForce 9800M GT SLI and GeForce GTX 280, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce 9800M GT SLI and GeForce GTX 280.

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GeForce GTX 280

GeForce 9800M GT SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GT 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 9800M GT SLI here:

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Main Specs

	GeForce 9800M GT SLI	GeForce GTX 280
Power consumption (TDP)	130 Watt	236 Watt
Interface		PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	512 MB	1 GB
Display Connectors		2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce GTX 280 has 81% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
GeForce 9800M GT SLI has 511 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
GeForce 9800M GT SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 280 - in Desktops.
GeForce 9800M GT SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 280 - with Tesla 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 796 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
GeForce 9800M GT SLI and GeForce GTX 280 are manufactured by 65 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 307 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	5−6	1−2
ultra / 1080p	3−4	0−1
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	14−16	12−14
medium / 1080p	7−8	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	10−11	−
ultra / 1080p	9−10	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	16−18
medium / 1080p	10−11	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Battlefield 5 is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	100−105	90−95
ultra / 1080p	45−50	40−45
QHD / 1440p	24−27	21−24
4K / 2160p	−	18−20
high / 768p	70−75	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	55−60	85−90
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p	75−80	75−80
medium / 768p	50−55	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−33	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Dota 2 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	7−8	2−3
ultra / 1080p	6−7	2−3
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	10−12
medium / 1080p	7−8	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	14−16	10−11
ultra / 1080p	9−10	5−6
QHD / 1440p	−	2−3
low / 720p	55−60	50−55
medium / 1080p	18−20	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Fortnite is 31% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	10−12	4−5
ultra / 1080p	10−11	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	16−18
medium / 1080p	12−14	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	45−50	40−45
medium / 768p	40−45	−
high / 1080p	10−11	5−6
ultra / 1080p	6−7	2−3
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	−	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	4−5	1−2
ultra / 1080p	3−4	0−1
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	10−11	5−6
medium / 1080p	6−7	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Metro Exodus is 133% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
high / 1080p	85−90	85−90
ultra / 1080p	75−80	70−75
medium / 1080p	90−95	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Minecraft is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	16−18	−
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	27−30	27−30
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
ultra / 1080p	7−8	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	10−11	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 80% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	21−24	12−14
medium / 768p	14−16	8−9
high / 1080p	8−9	4−5
ultra / 1080p	6−7	3−4
4K / 2160p	−	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 85% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	80−85	75−80
medium / 768p	40−45	35−40
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
high / 768p	30−35	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in World of Tanks is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

	GeForce 9800M GT SLI	GeForce GTX 280
Architecture	G9x	Tesla 2.0
Code name	NB9E-GT2	GT200
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	15 July 2008	16 June 2008
Pipelines	192	240
Core clock speed	500 MHz	1296 MHz
Transistor count	1508 Million	1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	65 nm
Texture fill rate		48.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance		622.1 gflops
Length		10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	512 Bit
Memory clock speed	800 MHz	1107 MHz
Memory bandwidth		141.7 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	DirectX 10, Shader 4.0	11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model		4.0
OpenGL		2.1
OpenCL		1.1
Vulkan		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	large
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GeForce 9800M GT SLI vs GeForce GTX 280

GeForce 9800M GT SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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