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    GeForce GTX 280 vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 580M 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 GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 580M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 580M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 580M 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 580M SLI here:

    GeForce GTX 580M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280 GeForce GTX 580M SLI
    Power consumption (TDP) 236 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • GeForce GTX 280 has 136% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 676 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 580M SLI is 393 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 24−27
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 14−16
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 10−11
    4K / 2160p − 6−7
    low / 720p 12−14 45−50
    medium / 1080p 3−4 30−35
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 483% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280 GeForce GTX 580M SLI
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Fermi
    Code name GT200 N12E-GTX2
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 16 June 2008 6 January 2011
    Pipelines 240 768
    Core clock speed 1296 MHz 620 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 40 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 512 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 1500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 141.7 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
    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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