GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro M2000

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro M2000, 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 M2000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 280

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	Quadro M2000
Power consumption (TDP)	236 Watt	75 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR3	128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	4x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 280 has 214% more power consumption, than Quadro M2000.
GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M2000 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Quadro M2000 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M2000 - with Maxwell 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 500 MHz higher, than Quadro M2000.
GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro M2000 - by 28 nm process technology.
Quadro M2000 is 191 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
Memory clock speed of Quadro M2000 is 5505 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	1−2	21−24
ultra / 1080p	0−1	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	6−7
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	12−14	40−45
medium / 1080p	3−4	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 400% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	30−35
ultra / 1080p	4−5	27−30
QHD / 1440p	0−1	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
low / 720p	16−18	65−70
medium / 1080p	5−6	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Battlefield 5 is 388% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	40−45	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	120−130	230−240
medium / 768p	90−95	200−210
ultra / 1080p	40−45	120−130
QHD / 1440p	21−24	90−95
4K / 2160p	18−20	50−55
high / 768p	65−70	170−180
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 140% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	85−90	60−65
ultra / 1080p	16−18	50−55
medium / 1080p	40−45	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	75−80	120−130
medium / 768p	50−55	100−110
ultra / 1080p	24−27	80−85
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Dota 2 is 103% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	2−3	24−27
ultra / 1080p	2−3	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	0−1	8−9
low / 720p	10−12	50−55
medium / 1080p	3−4	27−30
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Far Cry 5 is 700% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	10−11	30−35
ultra / 1080p	5−6	24−27
QHD / 1440p	2−3	16−18
low / 720p	50−55	120−130
medium / 1080p	10−12	70−75
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Fortnite is 237% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	4−5	35−40
ultra / 1080p	−	27−30
QHD / 1440p	0−1	14−16
4K / 2160p	−	12−14
low / 720p	16−18	70−75
medium / 1080p	7−8	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 455% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	40−45	100−110
medium / 768p	−	95−100
high / 1080p	5−6	40−45
ultra / 1080p	2−3	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	7−8
medium / 720p	35−40	−
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 237% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	1−2	12−14
ultra / 1080p	0−1	10−11
QHD / 1440p	−	10−11
4K / 2160p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	5−6	40−45
medium / 1080p	3−4	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Metro Exodus is 700% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	90−95	120−130
high / 1080p	85−90	−
ultra / 1080p	70−75	−
medium / 1080p	90−95	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Minecraft is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
low / 720p	27−30	70−75
medium / 1080p	14−16	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	4−5	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	6−7	40−45
medium / 1080p	−	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 420% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	12−14	75−80
medium / 768p	8−9	45−50
high / 1080p	4−5	24−27
ultra / 1080p	3−4	14−16
4K / 2160p	0−1	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 485% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	75−80	90−95
medium / 768p	35−40	60−65
ultra / 1080p	16−18	40−45
high / 768p	30−35	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000 in World of Tanks is 53% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	Quadro M2000
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Code name	GT200	GM206
Type	Desktop	Workstation
Release date	16 June 2008	8 April 2016
Pipelines	240	768
Core clock speed	1296 MHz	796 MHz
Boost Clock		1163 MHz
Transistor count	1,400 million	2,940 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	48.2 billion/sec	55.82
Floating-point performance	622.1 gflops	1,812 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)	201 mm
Memory bus width	512 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1107 MHz	6612 MHz
Memory bandwidth	141.7 GB/s
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12
Shader Model	4.0	5
OpenGL	2.1	4.5
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	+
CUDA	+	5.2
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)		215 Mh/s
3D Vision Pro		+
Mosaic		+
Width		1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays		4
nView Desktop Management		+
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