GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro M2200

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro M2200, 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 Quadro M2200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M2200 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M2200 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 Quadro M2200 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Quadro M2200
Power consumption (TDP) 236 Watt 55 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • GeForce GTX 280 has 329% more power consumption, than Quadro M2200.
  • Quadro M2200 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M2200 - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M2200 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 602 MHz higher, than Quadro M2200.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro M2200 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M2200 is 4401 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 21−24
ultra / 1080p 0−1 14−16
QHD / 1440p 0−1 8−9
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 12−14 40−45
medium / 1080p 3−4 27−30
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 416% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Quadro M2200
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Maxwell
Code name GT200 N17P-Q3
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 13 January 2017
Pipelines 240 1024
Core clock speed 1296 MHz 694 MHz
Boost Clock 1038 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 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 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 5508 MHz
Memory bandwidth 141.7 GB/s 88 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12
Shader Model 4.0 5.0
OpenGL 2.1 4.5
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
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
3D Stereo +
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