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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GeForce MX450

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce MX450, 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 MX450.
    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Check Price
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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce MX450 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce MX450 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 MX450 here:

    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops
    GeForce MX450 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce MX450
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 4.0 x4
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5,GDDR6
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce MX450.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GeForce MX450 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce MX450 - with Turing.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 810 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce MX450 - by 12 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 9052 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 MX450 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI GeForce MX450
    Architecture G9x Turing
    Code name N10E-GTX N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 1 August 2020
    Pipelines 256 896
    Core clock speed 585 MHz 1395 MHz
    Boost Clock 1575 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 4,700 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 12 nm
    Texture fill rate 100.8
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 10002 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 64.03 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.5
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2
    CUDA + 7.5
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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