Radeon R7E vs GeForce GTX 280M
Radeon R7E
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 280M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7E.
| Insight | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 280M 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 Radeon R7E and GeForce GTX 280M
Radeon R7E
The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.
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 Radeon R7E scores 565 and the GeForce GTX 280M reaches 576 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 280M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7E) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 280M). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 280M).
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 565 | 576+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+113% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS+32% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7E 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.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7E) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 280M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7E draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 280M's 236W — a 124.4% difference. The Radeon R7E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7E) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 280M). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-77% | 236W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3+329% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTX 280M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GT200 |
| Release | December 20 2013 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #738 | #802 |
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