GeForce GTX 280 vs Tesla M6
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Tesla M6
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Tesla M6 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
- GeForce GTX 280 has 136% more power consumption, than Tesla M6.
- GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Tesla M6 has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 366 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 3905 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 733% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 20−22 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Battlefield 5 is 788% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 190−200 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 120−130 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 75−80 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 198% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Tesla M6. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Dota 2 is 125% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Far Cry 5 is 1400% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 190−200 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Fortnite is 487% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Forza Horizon 4 is 844% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Grand Theft Auto V is 437% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Metro Exodus is 1466% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Minecraft is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 800% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1028% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in World of Tanks is 59% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Tesla M6 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Code name | GT200 | GM204 |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 30 August 2015 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 930 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1180 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 5,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 113.3 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | 3,625 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 160.4 GB/s |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 5.2 |
| 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 | |