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    GeForce GT 440 vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI

    When comparing GeForce GT 440 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI, 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 GT 440 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    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:

    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 440 GeForce GTX 280M SLI
    Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB GDDR5 or 1 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
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    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 130% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 440.
    • GeForce GT 440 has 510 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GT 440 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GT 440 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - with G9x.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 440 is 1035 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GT 440 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 440 is 650 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 12−14
    ultra / 1080p − 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
    low / 720p 1−2 24−27
    medium / 1080p 0−1 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2400% more, than GeForce GT 440.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 440 GeForce GTX 280M SLI
    Architecture Fermi G9x
    Code name GF108 N10E-GTX
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 1 February 2011 2 March 2009
    Pipelines 96 256
    Core clock speed 1620 MHz 585 MHz
    Transistor count 585 million 1508 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 13.0 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 311.04 gflops
    Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1600 MHz (GDDR5) or 900 MHz (DDR3) 950 MHz
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 96
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 20 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Standard memory config per GPU 1 GB GDDR5 or 2 GB
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