GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GeForce GTX 560M
When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 560M, 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 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 560M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 560M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 560M 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 GTX 280M SLI or GeForce GTX 560M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
GeForce GTX 560M
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
75 Watt
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
1536 MB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 560M.
GeForce GTX 560M has 1534 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 560M - with Fermi.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 560M is 190 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 560M - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 560M is 300 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
4−5
ultra / 1080p
7−8
2−3
QHD / 1440p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
14−16
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
high / 1080p
18−20
10−11
ultra / 1080p
16−18
8−9
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
21−24
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 92% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 560M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
180−190
130−140
medium / 768p
150−160
100−110
ultra / 1080p
80−85
50−55
QHD / 1440p
45−50
24−27
4K / 2160p
30−33
12−14
high / 768p
120−130
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 52% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
low / 768p
55−60
50−55
ultra / 1080p
30−35
18−20
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
low / 768p
100−110
80−85
medium / 768p
80−85
55−60
ultra / 1080p
50−55
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
high / 1080p
14−16
7−8
ultra / 1080p
12−14
5−6
4K / 2160p
5−6
5−6
low / 720p
30−35
16−18
medium / 1080p
14−16
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
high / 1080p
21−24
7−8
ultra / 1080p
16−18
0−1
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
85−90
55−60
medium / 1080p
40−45
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 78% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
high / 1080p
21−24
10−11
ultra / 1080p
16−18
−
QHD / 1440p
6−7
−
4K / 2160p
−
8−9
low / 720p
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 93% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
low / 768p
70−75
50−55
medium / 768p
65−70
−
high / 1080p
21−24
10−12
ultra / 1080p
10−11
5−6
QHD / 1440p
1−2
−
medium / 720p
−
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 52% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
high / 1080p
8−9
3−4
ultra / 1080p
6−7
1−2
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
21−24
10−11
medium / 1080p
10−11
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 140% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
ultra / 1080p
95−100
80−85
medium / 1080p
100−110
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
high / 1080p
20−22
6−7
ultra / 1080p
16−18
2−3
4K / 2160p
−
0−1
low / 720p
45−50
27−30
medium / 1080p
21−24
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 145% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
9−10
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
21−24
10−11
medium / 1080p
14−16
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 80% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
low / 768p
40−45
20−22
medium / 768p
27−30
12−14
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
9−10
4−5
4K / 2160p
7−8
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 122% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
low / 768p
95−100
75−80
medium / 768p
55−60
40−45
ultra / 1080p
30−33
18−20
high / 768p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 38% more, than GeForce GTX 560M.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
GeForce GTX 560M
Architecture
G9x
Fermi
Code name
N10E-GTX
N12E-GS
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
2 March 2009
30 May 2011
Pipelines
256
192
Core clock speed
585 MHz
775 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
40 nm
Texture fill rate
24.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
595.2 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
950 MHz
1250 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
12 API
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
OpenCL
1.1
Vulkan
N/A
CUDA
+
+
CUDA cores
192
Bus support
PCI-E 2.0
SLI options
2-way
3D Blu-Ray
+
3D Gaming
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
44 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
large
Optimus
+
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