GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and GRID M6 8Q, 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 GRID M6 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 50% more power consumption, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and GRID M6 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 137 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID M6 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 4062 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 18−20
ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−11
QHD / 1440p 2−3 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 14−16 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 58% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI GRID M6 8Q
Architecture G9x Maxwell 2.0
Code name N10E-GTX GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 30 August 2015
Pipelines 256 1536
Core clock speed 585 MHz 722 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 69.31
Floating-point performance 2,218 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 950 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Laptop size large
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