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    GeForce MX230 vs Radeon R9 280

    When comparing GeForce MX230 and Radeon R9 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 MX230 and Radeon R9 280 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 MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce MX230 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 MX230 here:

    GeForce MX230 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce MX230 Radeon R9 280
    Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 200 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 3 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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    • Radeon R9 280 has 1900% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce MX230 has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 280.
    • GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 280 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R9 280 - with GCN 1.0.
    • GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 280 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 280.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 9−10 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 21−24 60−65
    medium / 1080p 12−14 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 280 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than GeForce MX230.

    Full Specs

      GeForce MX230 Radeon R9 280
    Architecture Pascal GCN 1.0
    Code name N17S-G0 Tahiti
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 20 February 2019 4 March 2014
    Pipelines 256 1792
    Core clock speed 1519 MHz
    Boost Clock 1531 MHz 933 MHz
    Transistor count 1,800 million 4,313 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 25.31 104.5
    Floating-point performance 3,344 gflops
    Length 275 mm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 384 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 240 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 +
    CUDA +
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 408 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    TrueAudio +
    Design reference
    CrossFire +
    DDMA audio +
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 21.5 Mh/s
    LiquidVR +
    TressFX +
    UVD +
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