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GeForce GTX 285M
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 285M is positioned at rank 173 and the GeForce GTX 280M is on rank 120, so the GeForce GTX 280M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 280M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 285M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 285M and GeForce GTX 280M
GeForce GTX 285M
The GeForce GTX 285M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 584 points. Launch price was $359.
GeForce GTX 280M
The GeForce GTX 280M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 576 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 285M scores 584 and the GeForce GTX 280M reaches 576 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 280M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 280M). Raw compute: 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 280M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 584+1% | 576 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7085 TFLOPS+14% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 285M) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 280M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 285M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 285M draws 204W versus the GeForce GTX 280M's 236W — a 14.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 285M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 285M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 280M). Power connectors: None vs None. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W-14% | 236W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9+21% | 2.4 |
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