GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Quadro FX 3800
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Quadro FX 3800 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 280M SLI will be the best choice, for others Quadro FX 3800 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Quadro FX 3800
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 | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 108 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort | |
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- GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 38% more power consumption, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 15 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Quadro FX 3800 are manufactured by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 650 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 575% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro FX 3800 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 109% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 95% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 566% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 182% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 383% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | − |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 147% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 2100% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 20% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 68% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 2−3 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 1000% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 4−5 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | − |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 833% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 10−12 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 70% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Architecture | G9x | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | N10E-GTX | GT200B |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 2 March 2009 | 30 March 2009 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 585 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1508 Million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.40 | |
| Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | |
| Length | 198 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 950 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | + | 1.3 |
| Laptop size | large | |
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