Quadro CX vs Radeon R9 M280X
In this comparison between Quadro CX and Radeon R9 M280X you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people Quadro CX will be the best choice, for others Radeon R9 M280X will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Quadro CX
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
Quadro CX | Radeon R9 M280X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR3 | Not Listed |
Maximum RAM amount | 1536 MB | |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- Quadro CX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M280X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Quadro CX is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
- Quadro CX is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 298 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
- Quadro CX is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M280X - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Battlefield 5 is 42% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro CX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 19% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 8% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Dota 2 is 10% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Fortnite is 20% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | − | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Grand Theft Auto V is 18% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Metro Exodus is 150% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro CX in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
low / 720p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 75% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
medium / 768p | 7−8 | 10−12 |
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 80% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
high / 768p | 30−33 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in World of Tanks is 2% more, than Quadro CX. |
Full Specs
Quadro CX | Radeon R9 M280X | |
Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN |
Code name | GT200B | Saturn XT |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 11 November 2008 | 1 February 2015 |
Pipelines | 192 | 896 |
Core clock speed | 602 MHz | 900 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,400 million | 2,080 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.53 | 61.60 |
Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | 1,792 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 384 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | |
Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.3 |
OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | Not Listed |
Vulkan | N/A | |
CUDA | 1.3 | |
FreeSync | + | |
Bus support | Not Listed | |
Laptop size | large | |
HD3D | + | |
PowerTune | + | |
DualGraphics | + | |
ZeroCore | + | |
Switchable graphics | + | |
Mantle | + | |
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