GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 260M SLI and Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon R9 M280X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 260M SLI or Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
GDDR3
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 350 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M280X - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
8−9
2−3
ultra / 1080p
5−6
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
14−16
medium / 1080p
10−12
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 120% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
14−16
7−8
ultra / 1080p
12−14
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
18−20
medium / 1080p
16−18
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 111% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
150−160
110−120
medium / 768p
130−140
90−95
ultra / 1080p
65−70
40−45
QHD / 1440p
35−40
24−27
4K / 2160p
27−30
18−20
high / 768p
95−100
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
85−90
70−75
medium / 768p
65−70
50−55
ultra / 1080p
40−45
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
10−11
3−4
ultra / 1080p
9−10
3−4
4K / 2160p
4−5
2−3
low / 720p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
10−12
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
16−18
10−12
ultra / 1080p
12−14
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
70−75
50−55
medium / 1080p
30−33
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Fortnite is 57% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
12−14
−
QHD / 1440p
3−4
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
30−35
21−24
medium / 1080p
16−18
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 70% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
60−65
45−50
medium / 768p
50−55
40−45
high / 1080p
16−18
7−8
ultra / 1080p
8−9
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 40% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
6−7
2−3
ultra / 1080p
4−5
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
8−9
medium / 1080p
8−9
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
95−100
80−85
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
70−75
medium / 1080p
95−100
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Minecraft is 19% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
35−40
27−30
medium / 1080p
18−20
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
16−18
8−9
medium / 1080p
12−14
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 71% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
30−35
16−18
medium / 768p
21−24
10−12
high / 1080p
10−12
6−7
ultra / 1080p
7−8
4−5
4K / 2160p
6−7
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
90−95
70−75
medium / 768p
50−55
35−40
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
high / 768p
40−45
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260M SLI in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
G9x
GCN
Code name
NB9E-GTX
Saturn XT
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
2 March 2009
1 February 2015
Pipelines
224
896
Core clock speed
550 MHz
900 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
950 MHz
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model
6.3
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
Not Listed
CUDA
+
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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