Radeon R9 M280X vs Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000
When comparing Radeon R9 M280X and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000, 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 R9 M280X and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R9 M280X and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon R9 M280X and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 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 R9 M280X or Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 here:
Main Specs
Radeon R9 M280X
Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
Not Listed
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon R9 M280X is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 - with Vega.
Radeon R9 M280X is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 - by 14 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
8−9
ultra / 1080p
1−2
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
20−22
medium / 1080p
4−5
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 120% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
7−8
14−16
ultra / 1080p
5−6
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
30−35
medium / 1080p
7−8
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Battlefield 5 is 111% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
30−35
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
110−120
150−160
medium / 768p
90−95
130−140
ultra / 1080p
40−45
65−70
QHD / 1440p
24−27
35−40
4K / 2160p
18−20
27−30
high / 768p
65−70
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
21−24
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000.
low / 768p
70−75
85−90
medium / 768p
50−55
65−70
ultra / 1080p
27−30
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
3−4
10−11
ultra / 1080p
3−4
9−10
4K / 2160p
2−3
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
24−27
medium / 1080p
4−5
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
10−12
16−18
ultra / 1080p
5−6
12−14
QHD / 1440p
2−3
−
low / 720p
50−55
70−75
medium / 1080p
14−16
30−33
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Fortnite is 57% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
6−7
14−16
ultra / 1080p
−
12−14
QHD / 1440p
4−5
3−4
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
9−10
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 70% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
60−65
medium / 768p
40−45
50−55
high / 1080p
7−8
16−18
ultra / 1080p
3−4
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 40% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
2−3
6−7
ultra / 1080p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
8−9
16−18
medium / 1080p
4−5
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
80−85
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
70−75
85−90
medium / 1080p
−
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Minecraft is 19% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
35−40
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
8−9
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
16−18
medium / 1080p
7−8
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 71% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
16−18
30−35
medium / 768p
10−12
21−24
high / 1080p
6−7
10−12
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
4K / 2160p
2−3
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
50−55
ultra / 1080p
16−18
24−27
high / 768p
30−35
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Radeon R9 M280X
Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000
Architecture
GCN
Vega
Code name
Saturn XT
Vega Raven Ridge
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 February 2015
26 October 2017
Pipelines
896
512
Core clock speed
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
Transistor count
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,792 gflops
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12_1
Shader Model
6.3
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
Not Listed
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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