GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Tesla M10
When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Tesla M10, 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 280M SLI and Tesla M10 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla M10
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 | Tesla M10 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 225 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Tesla M10 has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- Tesla M10 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and Tesla M10 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Tesla M10 - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of Tesla M10 is 448 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
- GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Tesla M10 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Tesla M10 is 4250 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Battlefield 5 is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 220−230 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 190−200 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 120−130 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Dota 2 is 21% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Fortnite is 35% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−33 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Forza Horizon 4 is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Grand Theft Auto V is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Minecraft is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Tesla M10 | |
Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
Code name | N10E-GTX | GM107 |
Type | Laptop | Workstation |
Release date | 2 March 2009 | 18 May 2016 |
Pipelines | 256 | 640 |
Core clock speed | 585 MHz | 1033 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1306 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1508 Million | 1,870 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 52.24 | |
Floating-point performance | 4x 1,672 gflops | |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 950 MHz | 5200 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | + | 5.0 |
Laptop size | large | |
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