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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GeForce GTX 850A

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 850A, 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 850A 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 850A

    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 GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 850A
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 45 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 233% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 850A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 850A - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 850A - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 317 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 850A - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 850 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 1−2
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 12−14
    medium / 1080p 14−16 3−4
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 850A
    Architecture G9x Maxwell
    Code name N10E-GTX GM107
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 17 March 2014
    Pipelines 256 640
    Core clock speed 585 MHz 902 MHz
    Boost Clock 936 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.44
    Floating-point performance 1,198 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + 5.0
    Laptop size large
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