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Radeon R9 M280X
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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 Radeon R9 M280X is positioned at rank 285 and the GeForce GT 730M is on rank 203, so the GeForce GT 730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M280X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 730M.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M280X | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 730M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 10.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M280X | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 R9 M280X and GeForce GT 730M
Radeon R9 M280X
The Radeon R9 M280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 814 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce GT 730M
The GeForce GT 730M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 807 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M280X scores 814 and the GeForce GT 730M reaches 807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 730M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730M). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 814 | 807 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+452% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+3% | 967 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+1500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M280X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730M has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M280X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 730M) — the Radeon R9 M280X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M280X draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 730M's 50W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GT 730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 16.1+293% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730M costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R9 M280X) vs 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) — the GeForce GT 730M offers 9.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M280X | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $45-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.3 | 17.9+10% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GK107 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #404 | #792 |
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