GeForce 9800M GT SLI vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
In this comparison between GeForce 9800M GT 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 GT 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.
GeForce 9800M GT SLI and GeForce GTX 280M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 9800M GT 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 GT SLI or GeForce GTX 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce 9800M GT SLI
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
130 Watt
150 Watt
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
512 MB
2 GB
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 15% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
GeForce 9800M GT SLI has 510 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 9800M GT 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 GT SLI.
GeForce 9800M GT 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 GT SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
5−6
12−14
ultra / 1080p
3−4
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
14−16
24−27
medium / 1080p
7−8
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 114% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p
10−11
18−20
ultra / 1080p
9−10
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
21−24
40−45
medium / 1080p
10−11
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 92% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 9800M GT SLI and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
180−190
medium / 768p
100−105
150−160
ultra / 1080p
45−50
80−85
QHD / 1440p
24−27
45−50
4K / 2160p
−
30−33
high / 768p
70−75
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 60% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
16−18
30−35
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p
75−80
100−110
medium / 768p
50−55
80−85
ultra / 1080p
30−33
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 50% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p
7−8
14−16
ultra / 1080p
6−7
12−14
4K / 2160p
3−4
5−6
low / 720p
16−18
30−35
medium / 1080p
7−8
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
9−10
16−18
low / 720p
55−60
85−90
medium / 1080p
18−20
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 68% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p
10−12
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
6−7
low / 720p
21−24
40−45
medium / 1080p
12−14
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 85% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
70−75
medium / 768p
40−45
65−70
high / 1080p
10−11
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 65% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p
4−5
8−9
ultra / 1080p
3−4
6−7
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
10−11
21−24
medium / 1080p
6−7
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
75−80
95−100
medium / 1080p
90−95
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 17% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p
16−18
20−22
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
27−30
45−50
medium / 1080p
16−18
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 42% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
21−24
medium / 1080p
−
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 77% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p
21−24
40−45
medium / 768p
14−16
27−30
high / 1080p
8−9
14−16
ultra / 1080p
6−7
9−10
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 76% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p
80−85
95−100
medium / 768p
40−45
55−60
ultra / 1080p
16−18
30−33
high / 768p
30−35
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 34% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce 9800M GT SLI
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Architecture
G9x
G9x
Code name
NB9E-GT2
N10E-GTX
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
15 July 2008
2 March 2009
Pipelines
192
256
Core clock speed
500 MHz
585 MHz
Transistor count
1508 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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