GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon R7 A360
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Popular choices:
Radeon R7 A360
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is positioned at rank 440 and the Radeon R7 A360 is on rank 209, so the Radeon R7 A360 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A360
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A360 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The Radeon R7 A360 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A360.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 280M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R7 A360
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 585 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 621 points.
Radeon R7 A360
The Radeon R7 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 616 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI scores 621 and the Radeon R7 A360 reaches 616 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is built on G9x while the Radeon R7 A360 uses GCN 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 768 (Radeon R7 A360).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 621 | 616 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 768+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 280M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 A360's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 80W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 7.7+88% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M SLI | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $55 |
| Codename | N10E-GTX | Tobago |
| Release | March 2 2009 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #793 | #576 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon R7 A360
