GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon R6 Carrizo

When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R6 Carrizo, 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 280M SLI and Radeon R6 Carrizo is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R6 Carrizo are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R6 Carrizo 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 280M SLI or Radeon R6 Carrizo here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI Radeon R6 Carrizo
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 12-35 Watt
Memory type GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB
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  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 1150% more power consumption, than Radeon R6 Carrizo.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R6 Carrizo - with GCN 1.2/2.0.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R6 Carrizo - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
ultra / 1080p 7−8 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 10−12
medium / 1080p 14−16 2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than Radeon R6 Carrizo.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI Radeon R6 Carrizo
Architecture G9x GCN 1.2/2.0
Code name N10E-GTX Carrizo
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 2 March 2009 4 June 2015
Pipelines 256 384
Core clock speed 585 MHz
Boost Clock 800 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 2410 Million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 950 MHz
Shared memory - +
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 DirectX 12 (FL 12_0)
CUDA +
Laptop size large medium sized
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