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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon R9 M365X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R9 M365X, 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 GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R9 M365X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R9 M365X are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R9 M365X 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 GeForce GTX 280M SLI or Radeon R9 M365X here:

    GeForce GTX 280M SLI Laptops
    Radeon R9 M365X Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI Radeon R9 M365X
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Radeon R9 M365X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R9 M365X - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M365X is 315 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M365X - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M365X is 175 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 6−7
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 4−5
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 16−18
    medium / 1080p 14−16 8−9
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M365X.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 280M SLI Radeon R9 M365X
    Architecture G9x GCN
    Code name N10E-GTX Tropo
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 2 March 2009 6 May 2015
    Pipelines 256 640
    Core clock speed 585 MHz 900 MHz
    Boost Clock 925 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 1,500 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.00
    Floating-point performance 1,184 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 950 MHz 1125 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.4
    OpenCL Not Listed
    CUDA +
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Laptop size large medium sized
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    PowerTune +
    DualGraphics +
    ZeroCore +
    Switchable graphics +
    Mantle +
    Compute units 10
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