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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GeForce GTX 680

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 680, 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 680 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 680
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 195 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2048 MB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 680 has 30% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 680 has 2046 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 680 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 680 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 421 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 5050 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 GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 680
    Architecture G9x Kepler
    Code name N10E-GTX GK104
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 22 March 2012
    Pipelines 256 1536
    Core clock speed 585 MHz 1006 MHz
    Boost Clock 1058 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 128.8 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 3,090.4 gflops
    Length 10.0" (25.4 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256-bit GDDR5
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 121 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 15 Mh/s
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