GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
When choosing between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
1 GB
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 369 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 4062 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
12−14
8−9
ultra / 1080p
7−8
5−6
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
20−22
medium / 1080p
14−16
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 36% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
18−20
14−16
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
30−35
medium / 1080p
21−24
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 31% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
180−190
150−160
medium / 768p
150−160
130−140
ultra / 1080p
80−85
65−70
QHD / 1440p
45−50
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−33
27−30
high / 768p
120−130
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 20% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
30−35
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
100−110
85−90
medium / 768p
80−85
65−70
ultra / 1080p
50−55
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 23% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
14−16
10−11
ultra / 1080p
12−14
9−10
4K / 2160p
5−6
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
24−27
medium / 1080p
14−16
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
85−90
70−75
medium / 1080p
40−45
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 27% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
21−24
14−16
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
QHD / 1440p
6−7
3−4
low / 720p
40−45
30−35
medium / 1080p
21−24
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 37% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
medium / 768p
65−70
50−55
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
8−9
6−7
ultra / 1080p
6−7
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
16−18
medium / 1080p
10−11
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
100−110
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
95−100
85−90
medium / 1080p
100−110
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 8% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
20−22
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
45−50
35−40
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
16−18
medium / 1080p
14−16
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
40−45
30−35
medium / 768p
27−30
21−24
high / 1080p
14−16
10−12
ultra / 1080p
9−10
7−8
4K / 2160p
7−8
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 25% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
50−55
ultra / 1080p
30−33
24−27
high / 768p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 9% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Architecture
G9x
Maxwell
Code name
N10E-GTX
Surface Book
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
2 March 2009
1 October 2015
Pipelines
256
384
Core clock speed
585 MHz
954 MHz
Boost Clock
993 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
950 MHz
5012 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
CUDA
+
+
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
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