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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GeForce GTX 590

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 590, 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 590 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 GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 590
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 365 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors Two 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 3072 MB (1536 MB per GPU)
    Display Connectors 3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 590 has 143% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 590 has 3070 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 590 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 590 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 590 is 630 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 590 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 590 is 757 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
    low / 720p 24−27 35−40
    medium / 1080p 14−16 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 590
    Architecture G9x Fermi
    Code name N10E-GTX GF110
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 24 March 2011
    Pipelines 256 1024
    Core clock speed 585 MHz 1215 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 3,000 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 77.7 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 2x 1,244.2 gflops
    Length 11" (280 mm) (27.9 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 768-bit (384-bit per GPU)
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 1707 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 327.7 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1024
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 107 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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