GeForce GTX 280M vs Moore Threads MTT S30

GeForce GTX 280M vs Moore Threads MTT S30 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 280M

1 GB 236

576

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Moore Threads MTT S30

0.5 GB 255

580

+0.7%

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

Radeon RX 7600M XT

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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.

GeForce GTX 280M vs Moore Threads MTT S30 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 280M vs Moore Threads MTT S30: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 280M

2008

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 65nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $55 MSRP).

Moore Threads MTT S30

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce GTX 280M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Moore Threads MTT S30 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Moore Threads MTT S30 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (580 vs 576), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Moore Threads MTT S30 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 65nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Moore Threads MTT S30 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 280M vs Moore Threads MTT S30 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 280M

The GeForce GTX 280M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 576 points. Launch price was $649.

Moore Threads MTT S30

The Moore Threads MTT S30 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 580 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 280M scores 576 and the Moore Threads MTT S30 reaches 580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 280M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Moore Threads MTT S30 uses MUSA, both on 65 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 280M) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 280M) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S30).

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M	Moore Threads MTT S30
G3D Mark Score	576	580
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	MUSA
Process Node	65 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	240	4096+1607%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	14.75 TFLOPS+2271%
ROPs	32	256+700%
TMUs	80	256+220%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 280M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Moore Threads MTT S30 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M	Moore Threads MTT S30
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 280M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Moore Threads MTT S30 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 280M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 280M and 64-bit on the Moore Threads MTT S30. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 280M) vs 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S30) — the Moore Threads MTT S30 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M	Moore Threads MTT S30
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M	Moore Threads MTT S30
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 280M) vs MUSA Gen1 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs MUSA Gen1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280M) vs H.264,H.265 (Moore Threads MTT S30).

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M	Moore Threads MTT S30
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	MUSA Gen1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	MUSA Gen1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 280M draws 236W versus the Moore Threads MTT S30's 255W — a 7.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 280M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 280M) vs 250W (Moore Threads MTT S30). Power connectors: None vs None.