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
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
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.
high / 1080p
80−85
55−60
ultra / 1080p
70−75
45−50
QHD / 1440p
55−60
35−40
4K / 2160p
27−30
18−20
low / 720p
130−140
100−110
medium / 1080p
90−95
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Battlefield 5 is 44% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 280X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
low / 768p
250−260
250−260
medium / 768p
230−240
220−230
ultra / 1080p
−
180−190
QHD / 1440p
150−160
110−120
4K / 2160p
100−110
70−75
high / 768p
220−230
210−220
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 10% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
medium / 1080p
50−55
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
ultra / 1080p
110−120
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Dota 2 is 2% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
high / 1080p
65−70
45−50
ultra / 1080p
60−65
40−45
QHD / 1440p
40−45
27−30
4K / 2160p
21−24
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
80−85
medium / 1080p
65−70
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Far Cry 5 is 41% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
high / 1080p
90−95
60−65
ultra / 1080p
70−75
45−50
QHD / 1440p
45−50
27−30
4K / 2160p
21−24
27−30
low / 720p
220−230
180−190
medium / 1080p
140−150
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Fortnite is 29% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
high / 1080p
85−90
60−65
ultra / 1080p
65−70
45−50
QHD / 1440p
50−55
30−35
4K / 2160p
30−35
24−27
low / 720p
130−140
100−110
medium / 1080p
90−95
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 37% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
low / 768p
160−170
140−150
medium / 768p
150−160
120−130
high / 1080p
95−100
70−75
ultra / 1080p
45−50
30−35
QHD / 1440p
40−45
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 27% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
high / 1080p
35−40
24−27
ultra / 1080p
30−35
20−22
QHD / 1440p
24−27
16−18
4K / 2160p
14−16
8−9
low / 720p
95−100
65−70
medium / 1080p
50−55
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Metro Exodus is 53% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
low / 768p
120−130
130−140
medium / 1080p
−
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 280X in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
high / 1080p
75−80
−
ultra / 1080p
55−60
14−16
4K / 2160p
18−20
−
low / 720p
120−130
100−110
medium / 1080p
85−90
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 95% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
high / 1080p
35−40
24−27
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
QHD / 1440p
16−18
10−11
4K / 2160p
10−12
7−8
low / 720p
95−100
65−70
medium / 1080p
55−60
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 51% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
low / 768p
190−200
130−140
medium / 768p
120−130
85−90
high / 1080p
70−75
45−50
ultra / 1080p
40−45
24−27
4K / 2160p
27−30
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 48% more, than Radeon R9 280X.
low / 768p
130−140
90−95
medium / 768p
−
60−65
ultra / 1080p
65−70
50−55
high / 768p
−
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in World of Tanks 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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