GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
In this comparison between GeForce GT 1030 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 GT 1030 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 GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 280M 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 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
30 Watt
150 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI
Check Price
Check Price
GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - with G9x.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 643 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 5050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M 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
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
QHD / 1440p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
27−30
24−27
medium / 1080p
16−18
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
18−20
16−18
QHD / 1440p
5−6
3−4
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
45−50
40−45
medium / 1080p
24−27
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Battlefield 5 is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
190−200
180−190
medium / 768p
160−170
150−160
ultra / 1080p
85−90
80−85
QHD / 1440p
50−55
45−50
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
130−140
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
30−35
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
medium / 768p
85−90
80−85
ultra / 1080p
55−60
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Dota 2 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
14−16
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
4K / 2160p
5−6
5−6
low / 720p
35−40
30−35
medium / 1080p
16−18
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Far Cry 5 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
16−18
16−18
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
90−95
85−90
medium / 1080p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Fortnite is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
18−20
16−18
QHD / 1440p
7−8
6−7
low / 720p
45−50
40−45
medium / 1080p
24−27
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Forza Horizon 4 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
75−80
70−75
medium / 768p
70−75
65−70
high / 1080p
24−27
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−12
10−11
QHD / 1440p
1−2
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Grand Theft Auto V is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
8−9
8−9
ultra / 1080p
6−7
6−7
4K / 2160p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−12
10−11
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
100−110
95−100
medium / 1080p
100−110
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Minecraft is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
20−22
ultra / 1080p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
45−50
medium / 1080p
21−24
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p
45−50
40−45
medium / 768p
30−33
27−30
high / 1080p
16−18
14−16
ultra / 1080p
10−11
9−10
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
95−100
95−100
medium / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
30−35
30−33
high / 768p
50−55
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Architecture
Pascal
G9x
Code name
N17P-G1
N10E-GTX
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
17 May 2017
2 March 2009
Pipelines
384
256
Core clock speed
1228 MHz
585 MHz
Boost Clock
1670 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
55 nm
Texture fill rate
35.23
Floating-point performance
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
950 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
6.1
+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.11 kh/s
Laptop size
large
Check Price
Check Price
