NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M

Ranked 697 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2009
  • Process Technology: 55 nm
  • Power Consumption: 75 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M operates at a base clock frequency of 585 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 1 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of and an impressive memory bandwidth of 61 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 797
Architecture: G9x
Code name: G92
Type: Laptop
Release date: 2 March 2009 (12 years ago)
Price now: $140
Value for money: 0.18
GPU code name: N10E-GTX
Market segment: Laptop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 128
Core clock speed: 585 MHz
Transistor count: 754 million
Manufacturing process technology: 55 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 75 Watt
Texture fill rate: 38 billion/sec
Floating-point performance: 374.5 gflops
CUDA cores: 128
Gigaflops: 562
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 128
Number of transistors: 754 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: MXM-IV
Laptop size: large
SLI options: +
Bus support: PCI-E 2.0
MXM Type: MXM 3.0 Type-B

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M.

Memory type: GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount: 1 GB
Memory bus width: 256 Bit
Memory bandwidth: 61 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: HDMIDual Link DVISingle Link DVIDisplayPortLVDSVGA
Maximum VGA resolution: 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI: S/PDIF
HDMI: +

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

CUDA: +
HybridPower: +
PureVideo HD: +
Power management: 8.0

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL: 2.1
Vulkan: N/A
Shader Model: 4.0
OpenCL: 1.1

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

AMD equivalent

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

NVIDIA GeForce 810A
NVIDIA GeForce 810A
2.9%
ATI Radeon HD 2900 PRO
ATI Radeon HD 2900 PRO
2.9%
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
2.88%
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
2.84%
Intel HD Graphics P4600
Intel HD Graphics P4600
2.8%

3DMark Vantage Performance

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M
6779
AMD Radeon R7 M270
AMD Radeon R7 M270
6715
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
6672
NVIDIA Quadro 2000M
NVIDIA Quadro 2000M
6634
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870
6631

Passmark

ATI Radeon HD 2900 PRO
ATI Radeon HD 2900 PRO
627
NVIDIA GeForce 810A
NVIDIA GeForce 810A
627
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
621
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
613
Intel HD Graphics P4600
Intel HD Graphics P4600
605
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