Radeon R7 250X vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing Radeon R7 250X 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 250X 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 250X
Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)
80 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
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon R7 250X is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
Radeon R7 250X is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Radeon R7 250X 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
10−12
2−3
ultra / 1080p
6−7
1−2
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
14−16
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 180% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
7−8
ultra / 1080p
16−18
5−6
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
18−20
medium / 1080p
20−22
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Battlefield 5 is 166% 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 250X.
low / 768p
180−190
110−120
medium / 768p
150−160
90−95
ultra / 1080p
75−80
40−45
QHD / 1440p
45−50
24−27
4K / 2160p
30−33
18−20
high / 768p
110−120
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 68% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
30−35
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
80−85
50−55
ultra / 1080p
50−55
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Dota 2 is 50% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
3−4
ultra / 1080p
12−14
3−4
4K / 2160p
5−6
2−3
low / 720p
30−33
14−16
medium / 1080p
14−16
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
20−22
10−12
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
80−85
50−55
medium / 1080p
40−45
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Fortnite is 90% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
6−7
ultra / 1080p
16−18
−
QHD / 1440p
5−6
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
21−24
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Forza Horizon 4 is 120% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
70−75
45−50
medium / 768p
60−65
40−45
high / 1080p
21−24
7−8
ultra / 1080p
9−10
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Grand Theft Auto V is 64% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
7−8
2−3
ultra / 1080p
5−6
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
8−9
medium / 1080p
10−11
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Metro Exodus is 160% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
100−110
80−85
ultra / 1080p
95−100
70−75
medium / 1080p
100−110
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Minecraft is 31% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
20−22
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
45−50
27−30
medium / 1080p
21−24
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
21−24
8−9
medium / 1080p
14−16
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 114% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
40−45
16−18
medium / 768p
24−27
10−12
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
9−10
4−5
4K / 2160p
7−8
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 150% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
55−60
35−40
ultra / 1080p
27−30
16−18
high / 768p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in World of Tanks is 46% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Radeon R7 250X
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN
Code name
Cape Verde
Saturn XT
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
13 February 2014
1 February 2015
Pipelines
640
896
Core clock speed
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
38.00
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,216 gflops
1,792 gflops
Length
210 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
Shader Model
5.1
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
1.2
Not Listed
FreeSync
+
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
Not Listed
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
152 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
Design
reference
CrossFire
+
DDMA audio
+
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