Radeon R9 M280X vs Tesla M60
When comparing Radeon R9 M280X and Tesla M60, 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 Tesla M60 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla M60
Radeon R9 M280X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M280X is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 here:
Main Specs
| Radeon R9 M280X | Tesla M60 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 300 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | Not Listed | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Radeon R9 M280X is used in Laptops, and Tesla M60 - in Desktops.
- Radeon R9 M280X is build with GCN architecture, and Tesla M60 - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 343 MHz higher, than Tesla M60.
- Radeon R9 M280X and Tesla M60 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 760% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Battlefield 5 is 711% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon R9 M280X and Tesla M60 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 195% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| Radeon R9 M280X and Tesla M60 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Dota 2 is 125% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−33 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Far Cry 5 is 900% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 30−33 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Fortnite is 435% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Forza Horizon 4 is 577% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Grand Theft Auto V is 288% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Metro Exodus is 800% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Minecraft is 64% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 500% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 10−12 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 700% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in World of Tanks is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M280X. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon R9 M280X | Tesla M60 | |
| Architecture | GCN | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Code name | Saturn XT | GM204 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 1 February 2015 | 30 August 2015 |
| Pipelines | 896 | 2048 |
| Core clock speed | 900 MHz | 557 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,080 million | 5,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 61.60 | 150.8 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,792 gflops | 2x 4,833 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 160.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | Not Listed | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.2 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | Not Listed | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 432 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
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