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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GeForce GTX 780M

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 780M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 780M.
    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Check Price
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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 780M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce GTX 780M 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 780M here:

    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops
    GeForce GTX 780M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 780M
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 122 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    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 22% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 780M.
    • GeForce GTX 780M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 780M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 780M is 238 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 780M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 780M is 1550 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 20−22
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 12−14
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 6−7
    4K / 2160p − 5−6
    low / 720p 24−27 40−45
    medium / 1080p 14−16 24−27
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 780M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 75% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce GTX 780M
    Architecture G9x Kepler
    Code name N10E-GTX N14E-GTX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 30 May 2013
    Pipelines 256 1536
    Core clock speed 585 MHz 823 MHz
    Boost Clock 797 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 102.0
    Floating-point performance 2,448 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 API
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    Blu-Ray 3D Support +
    3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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