GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro 2000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro 2000M, 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 280 and Quadro 2000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro 2000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro 2000M 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 Quadro 2000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Quadro 2000M
Power consumption (TDP) 236 Watt 55 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 280 has 329% more power consumption, than Quadro 2000M.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro 2000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro 2000M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Quadro 2000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro 2000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 746 MHz higher, than Quadro 2000M.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro 2000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 207 MHz higher, than Quadro 2000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 1−2
medium / 1080p 3−4 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than Quadro 2000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Quadro 2000M
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Fermi
Code name GT200 Fermi
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 22 February 2011
Pipelines 240 192
Core clock speed 1296 MHz 550 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 48.2 billion/sec 17.60
Floating-point performance 622.1 gflops 422.4 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 512 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 900 MHz
Memory bandwidth 141.7 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + 2.1
CUDA cores 240
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 27 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
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