Radeon R7 260X vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing Radeon R7 260X 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 Radeon R7 260X and Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M280X 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 Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
Radeon R7 260X
Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)
115 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1 x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon R7 260X is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
Radeon R7 260X is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Radeon R7 260X and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured 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
16−18
2−3
ultra / 1080p
9−10
1−2
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
14−16
medium / 1080p
20−22
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
24−27
7−8
ultra / 1080p
21−24
5−6
QHD / 1440p
8−9
0−1
4K / 2160p
6−7
−
low / 720p
50−55
18−20
medium / 1080p
27−30
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Battlefield 5 is 255% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
low / 768p
210−220
110−120
medium / 768p
180−190
90−95
ultra / 1080p
100−110
40−45
QHD / 1440p
55−60
24−27
4K / 2160p
30−35
18−20
high / 768p
140−150
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 105% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
110−120
70−75
medium / 768p
95−100
50−55
ultra / 1080p
65−70
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Dota 2 is 82% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
3−4
ultra / 1080p
16−18
3−4
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
4K / 2160p
6−7
2−3
low / 720p
40−45
14−16
medium / 1080p
20−22
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Far Cry 5 is 320% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
24−27
10−12
ultra / 1080p
20−22
5−6
QHD / 1440p
16−18
2−3
low / 720p
100−110
50−55
medium / 1080p
55−60
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Fortnite is 164% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
27−30
6−7
ultra / 1080p
21−24
−
QHD / 1440p
10−11
4−5
4K / 2160p
10−11
2−3
low / 720p
55−60
21−24
medium / 1080p
30−33
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Forza Horizon 4 is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
85−90
45−50
medium / 768p
75−80
40−45
high / 1080p
30−35
7−8
ultra / 1080p
12−14
3−4
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Grand Theft Auto V is 108% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
10−11
2−3
ultra / 1080p
8−9
0−1
4K / 2160p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
8−9
medium / 1080p
12−14
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Metro Exodus is 260% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
110−120
80−85
ultra / 1080p
−
70−75
medium / 1080p
100−110
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Minecraft is 40% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
21−24
−
ultra / 1080p
18−20
12−14
low / 720p
55−60
27−30
medium / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 88% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
14−16
−
ultra / 1080p
10−11
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
30−33
8−9
medium / 1080p
16−18
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 171% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
16−18
medium / 768p
35−40
10−12
high / 1080p
20−22
6−7
ultra / 1080p
10−12
4−5
4K / 2160p
8−9
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 237% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
100−110
70−75
medium / 768p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
35−40
16−18
high / 768p
55−60
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in World of Tanks is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Radeon R7 260X
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
GCN 2.0
GCN
Code name
Bonaire
Saturn XT
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
8 October 2013
1 February 2015
Pipelines
896
896
Core clock speed
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
Transistor count
2,080 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
61.60
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,971 gflops
1,792 gflops
Length
170 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory bandwidth
104 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
Shader Model
6.3
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
2.0
Not Listed
FreeSync
+
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
Not Listed
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
225 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
Design
reference
DDMA audio
+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
5.16 Mh/s
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