Radeon R7 M460 vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing Radeon R7 M460 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 M460 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 R7 M460 and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon R7 M460 and Radeon R9 M280X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 R7 M460 or Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
Radeon R7 M460
Radeon R9 M280X
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
DDR3
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Radeon R7 M460 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R9 M280X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon R7 M460 and Radeon R9 M280X are build with GCN architecture.
Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M460 is 84 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Radeon R7 M460 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
2−3
2−3
ultra / 1080p
0−1
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
14−16
medium / 1080p
4−5
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
high / 1080p
−
7−8
ultra / 1080p
5−6
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
18−20
medium / 1080p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Battlefield 5 is 11% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M460 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
120−130
110−120
medium / 768p
95−100
90−95
ultra / 1080p
40−45
40−45
QHD / 1440p
21−24
24−27
4K / 2160p
16−18
18−20
high / 768p
65−70
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M460 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 3% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
65−70
70−75
ultra / 1080p
20−22
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 M460.
low / 768p
75−80
70−75
medium / 768p
45−50
50−55
ultra / 1080p
21−24
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Dota 2 is 4% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
high / 1080p
2−3
3−4
ultra / 1080p
2−3
3−4
4K / 2160p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
10−12
14−16
medium / 1080p
4−5
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Far Cry 5 is 25% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
high / 1080p
10−11
10−12
ultra / 1080p
5−6
5−6
QHD / 1440p
3−4
2−3
low / 720p
50−55
50−55
medium / 1080p
10−12
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Fortnite is 6% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
high / 1080p
5−6
6−7
QHD / 1440p
3−4
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
18−20
21−24
medium / 1080p
8−9
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Forza Horizon 4 is 28% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
medium / 768p
−
40−45
high / 1080p
4−5
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 5% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
high / 1080p
2−3
2−3
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
4−5
8−9
medium / 1080p
3−4
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Metro Exodus is 66% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
low / 768p
90−95
80−85
high / 1080p
80−85
−
ultra / 1080p
70−75
70−75
medium / 1080p
85−90
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M460 in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
27−30
27−30
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
Radeon R7 M460 and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
ultra / 1080p
−
6−7
low / 720p
6−7
8−9
medium / 1080p
−
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 33% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
low / 768p
10−11
16−18
medium / 768p
8−9
10−12
high / 1080p
4−5
6−7
ultra / 1080p
4−5
4−5
4K / 2160p
1−2
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 60% more, than Radeon R7 M460.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
medium / 768p
35−40
35−40
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
high / 768p
30−35
30−35
Radeon R7 M460 and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.
Full Specs
Radeon R7 M460
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
GCN
GCN
Code name
Meso
Saturn XT
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
21 February 2016
1 February 2015
Pipelines
384
896
Core clock speed
984 MHz
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1125 MHz
Transistor count
1,550 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
27.00
61.60
Floating-point performance
864.0 gflops
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
14.4 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.0
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
2.0
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.2.131
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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