GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon RX Vega 6
When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX Vega 6, 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 RX Vega 6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX Vega 6 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX Vega 6 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 RX Vega 6 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Radeon RX Vega 6
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
Memory type
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 6 - with Vega.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega 6 - 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
12−14
3−4
ultra / 1080p
7−8
1−2
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
14−16
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
6−7
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
18−20
medium / 1080p
21−24
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 145% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 6 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
180−190
120−130
medium / 768p
150−160
100−105
ultra / 1080p
80−85
45−50
QHD / 1440p
45−50
24−27
4K / 2160p
30−33
18−20
high / 768p
120−130
70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 60% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
low / 768p
100−110
75−80
medium / 768p
80−85
55−60
ultra / 1080p
50−55
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 50% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
high / 1080p
14−16
4−5
ultra / 1080p
12−14
3−4
4K / 2160p
5−6
2−3
low / 720p
30−35
14−16
medium / 1080p
14−16
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 166% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
high / 1080p
21−24
10−12
ultra / 1080p
16−18
6−7
QHD / 1440p
−
4−5
low / 720p
85−90
55−60
medium / 1080p
40−45
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 90% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
high / 1080p
21−24
8−9
ultra / 1080p
16−18
7−8
QHD / 1440p
6−7
3−4
4K / 2160p
−
3−4
low / 720p
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
21−24
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 120% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
low / 768p
70−75
50−55
medium / 768p
65−70
40−45
high / 1080p
21−24
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−11
3−4
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 65% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
high / 1080p
8−9
2−3
ultra / 1080p
6−7
1−2
4K / 2160p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
8−9
medium / 1080p
10−11
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
high / 1080p
−
85−90
ultra / 1080p
95−100
80−85
medium / 1080p
100−110
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 16% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
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 GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
9−10
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
21−24
7−8
medium / 1080p
14−16
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 128% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
low / 768p
40−45
16−18
medium / 768p
27−30
12−14
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
9−10
4−5
4K / 2160p
7−8
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 150% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
55−60
35−40
ultra / 1080p
30−33
16−18
high / 768p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 48% more, than Radeon RX Vega 6.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Radeon RX Vega 6
Architecture
G9x
Vega
Code name
N10E-GTX
Vega Raven Ridge
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
2 March 2009
7 January 2018
Pipelines
256
384
Core clock speed
585 MHz
Boost Clock
1100 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
14 nm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
950 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
DirectX 12_1
CUDA
+
Laptop size
large
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