GeForce GTX 280M vs Moore Threads MTT S30
GeForce GTX 280M
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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 is positioned at rank 120 and the Moore Threads MTT S30 is on rank 118, so the Moore Threads MTT S30 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M
Performance Per Dollar Moore Threads MTT S30
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 280M is significantly newer (2008 vs 0). The GeForce GTX 280M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Moore Threads MTT S30 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Moore Threads MTT S30 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 280M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 280M | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | MUSA (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Moore Threads MTT S30 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 and Moore Threads MTT S30
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 280M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Moore Threads MTT S30 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 280M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280M | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 236W-7% | 255W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4+4% | 2.3 |
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