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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI

    In this comparison between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 680M SLI you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 280M SLI will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 680M SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Check Price
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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 680M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 680M SLI 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 680M SLI here:

    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops
    GeForce GTX 680M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 680M SLI
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2x 4 GB
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    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 680M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M SLI is 135 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680M SLI is 2650 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 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 680M SLI
    Architecture G9x Kepler
    Code name N10E-GTX N13E-GTX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 4 June 2012
    Pipelines 256 2688
    Core clock speed 585 MHz 720 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 2x 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 3600 MHz
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
    CUDA + +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
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