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    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI

    In this comparison between GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 280M SLI you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce 9800M GTX SLI will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 280M SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
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    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 280M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 280M SLI are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GTX SLI or GeForce GTX 280M SLI here:

    GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Laptops
    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTX SLI GeForce GTX 280M SLI
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 150 Watt
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
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    • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 150 Watt.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and GeForce GTX 280M SLI are build with G9x architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280M SLI is 85 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 280M SLI is 150 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 12−14
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
    low / 720p 21−24 24−27
    medium / 1080p 12−14 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 15% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTX SLI GeForce GTX 280M SLI
    Architecture G9x G9x
    Code name NB9E-GTX N10E-GTX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 15 July 2008 2 March 2009
    Pipelines 224 256
    Core clock speed 500 MHz 585 MHz
    Transistor count 3016 Million 1508 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 55 nm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 950 MHz
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
    CUDA + +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large large
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