Moore Threads MTT S30
VS
GeForce GTX 280M

Moore Threads MTT S30 vs GeForce GTX 280M

Moore Threads MTT S30

Core: 1800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 280M

2008Core: 602 MHz

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 Moore Threads MTT S30 is positioned at rank 118 and the GeForce GTX 280M is on rank 120, so the Moore Threads MTT S30 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Moore Threads MTT S30

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
688%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
661%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
653%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
652%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
650%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
647%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
639%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
636%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
630%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
629%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
621%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
620%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
609%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
608%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
93%
#103
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
758%
#118
Moore Threads MTT S30
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
100%
#119
Radeon 535
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#122
GeForce GTS 450
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
98%
#123
Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP: $40|Avg: $15
98%
#125
Radeon HD 8650G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#126
GeForce GT 630
MSRP: $69|Avg: $20
94%
#127
Radeon HD 6770
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
93%
#129
GeForce GT 440
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
92%
#130
Radeon R7 340
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
92%
#133
Radeon HD 6750
MSRP: $109|Avg: $109
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
693%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
666%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
658%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
657%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
655%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
652%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
643%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
641%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
635%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
633%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
626%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
624%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
613%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
613%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
94%
#105
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
764%
#120
GeForce GTX 280M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#122
GeForce GTS 450
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
99%
#123
Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP: $40|Avg: $15
99%
#125
Radeon HD 8650G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
96%
#126
GeForce GT 630
MSRP: $69|Avg: $20
95%
#128
Radeon HD 6770
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
94%
#129
GeForce GT 440
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
93%
#130
Radeon R7 340
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
93%
#133
Radeon HD 6750
MSRP: $109|Avg: $109
92%
#135
Radeon R5 240
MSRP: $59|Avg: $10
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightMoore Threads MTT S30GeForce GTX 280M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
MUSA (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
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 Moore Threads MTT S30 and GeForce GTX 280M

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

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

FeatureMoore Threads MTT S30GeForce GTX 280M
G3D Mark Score
580
576
Architecture
MUSA
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
65 nm
Shading Units
4096+1607%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
14.75 TFLOPS+2271%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
256+700%
32
TMUs
256+220%
80
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMoore Threads MTT S30GeForce GTX 280M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Moore Threads MTT S30 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 280M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 280M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S30) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 280M) — the Moore Threads MTT S30 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureMoore Threads MTT S30GeForce GTX 280M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureMoore Threads MTT S30GeForce GTX 280M
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

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

FeatureMoore Threads MTT S30GeForce GTX 280M
Encoder
MUSA Gen1
PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder
MUSA Gen1
PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureMoore Threads MTT S30GeForce GTX 280M
TDP
255W
236W-7%
Recommended PSU
250W-29%
350W
Power Connector
None
None
Length
145mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
2.3
2.4+4%