GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q vs Radeon R9 280X

When comparing GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q and Radeon R9 280X, 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 RTX 2060 Max Q and Radeon R9 280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q 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 RTX 2060 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Radeon R9 280X
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR6 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon R9 280X has 284% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 280X.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 280X - in Desktops.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is build with Turing architecture, and Radeon R9 280X - with GCN.
  • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 280X - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 35−40
ultra / 1080p 35−40 21−24
QHD / 1440p 27−30 16−18
4K / 2160p 14−16 10−11
low / 720p 75−80 60−65
medium / 1080p 60−65 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than Radeon R9 280X.

Full Specs

  GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Radeon R9 280X
Architecture Turing GCN
Code name N18E-G1 MAX-Q TU106 Thaiti XTL
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 6 January 2019 8 October 2013
Pipelines 1920 2048
Core clock speed 975 MHz
Boost Clock 1185 MHz 1000 MHz
Transistor count 10,800 million 4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 142.2 128.0
Floating-point performance 4,096 gflops
Length 275 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 11000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264.0 GB/s 288 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 +
CUDA 7.5
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.5 kh/s
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 494 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Eyefinity +
HD3D +
TrueAudio +
Design reference
DisplayPort support +
CrossFire +
DDMA audio +
Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 14.42 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 285 Sol/s
AppAcceleration +
LiquidVR +
TressFX +
UVD +
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