Radeon R9 M280X vs Radeon RX 540
When comparing Radeon R9 M280X and Radeon RX 540, 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 540 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 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon R9 M280X and Radeon RX 540 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 540 here:
Main Specs
Radeon R9 M280X
Radeon RX 540
Power consumption (TDP)
65 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
Memory type
Not Listed
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon R9 M280X is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon RX 540 - with Polaris.
Radeon R9 M280X is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 540 - 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
14−16
ultra / 1080p
1−2
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
14−16
30−33
medium / 1080p
4−5
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 260% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
7−8
21−24
ultra / 1080p
5−6
20−22
QHD / 1440p
0−1
6−7
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
18−20
45−50
medium / 1080p
7−8
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Battlefield 5 is 222% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
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 RX 540.
low / 768p
110−120
200−210
medium / 768p
90−95
170−180
ultra / 1080p
40−45
90−95
QHD / 1440p
24−27
50−55
4K / 2160p
18−20
30−33
high / 768p
65−70
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 91% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
21−24
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
Radeon R9 M280X and Radeon RX 540 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
70−75
100−110
medium / 768p
50−55
90−95
ultra / 1080p
27−30
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Dota 2 is 68% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
3−4
16−18
ultra / 1080p
3−4
14−16
4K / 2160p
2−3
6−7
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
4−5
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Far Cry 5 is 280% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
10−12
24−27
ultra / 1080p
5−6
18−20
QHD / 1440p
2−3
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
95−100
medium / 1080p
14−16
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Fortnite is 147% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
6−7
24−27
ultra / 1080p
−
18−20
QHD / 1440p
4−5
8−9
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
21−24
50−55
medium / 1080p
9−10
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 180% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
80−85
medium / 768p
40−45
70−75
high / 1080p
7−8
27−30
ultra / 1080p
3−4
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 96% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
2−3
9−10
ultra / 1080p
0−1
7−8
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
8−9
27−30
medium / 1080p
4−5
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Metro Exodus is 240% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
80−85
110−120
ultra / 1080p
70−75
100−110
medium / 1080p
−
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Minecraft is 42% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
16−18
low / 720p
27−30
55−60
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
6−7
9−10
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
27−30
medium / 1080p
7−8
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 157% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
16−18
50−55
medium / 768p
10−12
30−35
high / 1080p
6−7
18−20
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−11
4K / 2160p
2−3
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
70−75
100−105
medium / 768p
35−40
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
30−35
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in World of Tanks is 58% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Radeon R9 M280X
Radeon RX 540
Architecture
GCN
Polaris
Code name
Saturn XT
Polaris 12
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 February 2015
21 March 2017
Pipelines
896
512
Core clock speed
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1219 MHz
Transistor count
2,080 million
1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
61.60
39.01
Floating-point performance
1,792 gflops
1,248 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12.0
Shader Model
6.3
5.0
OpenGL
4.4
4.6
OpenCL
Not Listed
1.2
FreeSync
+
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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