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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon Pro Vega 16, 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 Pro Vega 16 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon Pro Vega 16 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon Pro Vega 16 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 Pro Vega 16 here:

    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops
    Radeon Pro Vega 16 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI Radeon Pro Vega 16
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Memory type GDDR3 HBM2
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro Vega 16.
    • Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - with Vega.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro Vega 16 - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro Vega 16 is 1450 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 24−27
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 14−16
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 9−10
    4K / 2160p − 6−7
    low / 720p 24−27 45−50
    medium / 1080p 14−16 30−33
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 108% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI Radeon Pro Vega 16
    Architecture G9x Vega
    Code name N10E-GTX Vega Mobile
    Type Laptop Mobile workstation
    Release date 2 March 2009 15 November 2018
    Pipelines 256 1024
    Core clock speed 585 MHz
    Boost Clock 1190 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 76.16
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 1024 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 2400 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 307.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.3
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    Laptop size large large
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