Processor
| Processor frequency |
576 MHz |
| Graphics adapter RAMDAC |
400 MHz |
| Graphics processor family |
NVIDIA |
| CUDA |
Y |
Memory
| Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR3 |
| Memory bus |
448 bit |
| Memory clock speed |
999 MHz |
Performance
| DirectX version |
10 |
| OpenGL version |
2.1 |
| PhysX |
Y |
| HDCP |
Y |
Other features
| HDMI |
Y |
| Mac compatibility |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| TV-out |
Y |
| Interface type |
PCI Express 2.0 |
Power
| Minimum system power supply |
500 W |
System requirements
| Minimum RAM |
2048 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Intel Core2Duo series, AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
Additionally
| Graphics controller |
GeForce GTX 260 |
| Dual-link DVI |
Y |
GeForce GTX260, 896 MB GDDR3, PCI-E 2.0, DirectX 10
NVIDIA PhysX™-Ready
GeForce® GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified Architecture
Second generation architecture delivers 50% more gaming performance over the first generation through 240 enhanced processor cores that provide incredible shading horsepower.
GigaThread™ Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Support
World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
NVIDIA Hybrid Power™ Technology
lets you switch from the GTX 280 graphics to the motherboard GPU when running non graphically-intensive application for a low power PC experience
NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ Technology
Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU, all the way freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product.
PCI Express 2.0 GPU
World’s First PCI Express 2.0 GPU GTX 280 offering a future proofing bridge to tomorrow s most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications by maximizing the 5 GT/s PCIe Gen 2.0 bandwidth( twice that of first generation PCIe. GeForce® GTX 280 is Backward compatibility with existing PCIe main boards for the broadest support.
Ultimate Blu-ray and HD DVD movie Experience
GeForce® GTX 280 combines ultimate gaming enjoyment with a superior entertainment experience. Featuring the revolutionary second generation NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD engine Delivers the astounding Blu-Ray and HD DVD movies picture quality on a PC with 100% offload of H.264 video decoding from the CPU with significantly reduced power consumption.
OpenGL® 2.1 Optimization and Support: Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD Technology
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.
Dual-Link HDCP Capable
Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.
3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology
Delivers up to 2.8x the performance of a single graphics card configuration for unequalled gaming experiences by allowing three cards to run together. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express graphics, SLI technology dramatically scales performance on today’s hottest games.
