Subscribe to our YouTube channel ×

    GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro M5000M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro M5000M, 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 M5000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
    GeForce GTX 280
    Quadro M5000M Check Price

    Quadro M5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Quadro M5000M 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 M5000M here:

    Quadro M5000M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280 Quadro M5000M
    Power consumption (TDP) 236 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
      Check Price
    • GeForce GTX 280 has 136% more power consumption, than Quadro M5000M.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M5000M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • Quadro M5000M has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M5000M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M5000M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 334 MHz higher, than Quadro M5000M.
    • GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro M5000M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro M5000M is 3893 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 12−14 60−65
    medium / 1080p 3−4 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Quadro M5000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280 Quadro M5000M
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Maxwell
    Code name GT200 GM204
    Type Desktop Mobile workstation
    Release date 16 June 2008 2 October 2015
    Pipelines 240 1,536
    Core clock speed 1296 MHz 962 MHz
    Boost Clock 1051 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 48.2 billion/sec 93.60
    Floating-point performance 622.1 gflops 2,995 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 512 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1107 MHz 5000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 141.7 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12
    Shader Model 4.0 5.0
    OpenGL 2.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    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) 366 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
      Check Price

    Similar compares