GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon Pro 570

When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon Pro 570, 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 Radeon Pro 570 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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 GTX 280M SLI Radeon Pro 570
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 120 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 25% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 570.
  • Radeon Pro 570 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro 570 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon Pro 570 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 570 is 415 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 570 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 570 is 5830 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 35−40
ultra / 1080p 7−8 21−24
QHD / 1440p 2−3 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 24−27 60−65
medium / 1080p 14−16 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 570 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI Radeon Pro 570
Architecture G9x GCN 4.0
Code name N10E-GTX Polaris 20
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 5 June 2017
Pipelines 256 1792
Core clock speed 585 MHz 1000 MHz
Boost Clock 1105 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 123.8
Floating-point performance 3,584 gflops
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 950 MHz 6780 MHz
Memory bandwidth 217.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
Laptop size large
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