GeForce 920MX vs GeForce GTX 280
When comparing GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280, 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 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
GeForce 920MX is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 920MX 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 920MX here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 920MX | GeForce GTX 280 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 16 Watt | 236 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 6-pin & 8-pin |
| Memory type | DDR3, GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 1375% more power consumption, than GeForce 920MX.
- GeForce 920MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 280 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce 920MX has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- GeForce 920MX is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 280 - in Desktops.
- GeForce 920MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 280 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 331 MHz higher, than GeForce 920MX.
- GeForce 920MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280 - by 65 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 920MX is 693 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 920MX in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Dota 2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 920MX in Far Cry 5 is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Fortnite. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 920MX in Forza Horizon 4 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 920MX in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| medium / 768p | 9−10 | 8−9 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| GeForce 920MX and GeForce GTX 280 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 920MX | GeForce GTX 280 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | N16V-GMR | GT200 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 25 March 2015 | 16 June 2008 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 240 |
| Core clock speed | 965 MHz | 1296 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 23.83 | 48.2 billion/sec |
| Floating-point performance | 602.1 gflops | 622.1 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 512 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 141.7 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 2.1 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | + |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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