GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro M600M
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro M600M, 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 M600M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Quadro M600M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro M600M 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 M600M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Quadro M600M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 30 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 686% more power consumption, than Quadro M600M.
- GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M600M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- Quadro M600M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M600M - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M600M - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 459 MHz higher, than Quadro M600M.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro M600M - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro M600M is 3905 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Battlefield 5 is 155% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro M600M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 75−80 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 59% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Quadro M600M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Dota 2 is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Far Cry 5 is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Fortnite is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Forza Horizon 4 is 188% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Grand Theft Auto V is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Metro Exodus is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−105 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Minecraft is 17% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 180% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in World of Tanks is 34% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Quadro M600M | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Code name | GT200 | GM107 |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 2 October 2015 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 837 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 1,870 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 14.02 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | 863.2 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 80 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 5.0 |
| 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 | |
| 3D Vision Pro | + | |
| Mosaic | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
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