GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro K2000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro K2000M, 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 K2000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K2000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K2000M 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 K2000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Quadro K2000M
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 K2000M.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K2000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K2000M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K2000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K2000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 551 MHz higher, than Quadro K2000M.
  • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro K2000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K2000M is 693 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 1−2
ultra / 1080p 0−1 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 12−14
medium / 1080p 3−4 3−4
GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro K2000M have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280 Quadro K2000M
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Kepler
Code name GT200 N14P-Q3
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 1 June 2012
Pipelines 240 384
Core clock speed 1296 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 48.2 billion/sec 23.84
Floating-point performance 622.1 gflops 572.2 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 512 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 1800 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 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + +
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) 18 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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