AMD Radeon R9 M280 vs AMD Radeon R5 M255X
Comparative analysis of AMD Radeon R9 M280 and AMD Radeon R5 M255X videocards for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Technical info, API support, Memory, Technologies.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Radeon R9 M280
- Videocard is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
- Around 17% higher boost clock speed: 1100 MHz vs 940 MHz
Launch date | 5 February 2015 vs 1 May 2014 |
Boost clock speed | 1100 MHz vs 940 MHz |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Radeon R9 M280 | AMD Radeon R5 M255X | |
---|---|---|
Essentials |
||
Code name | Saturn XT | Topaz Pro |
Design | AMD Radeon R9 200 Series | AMD Radeon R5 200 Series |
Launch date | 5 February 2015 | 1 May 2014 |
Place in performance rating | not rated | not rated |
Architecture | GCN | |
Technical info |
||
Boost clock speed | 1100 MHz | 940 MHz |
Compute units | 14 | 5 |
API support |
||
DirectX | 12 | 11 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | |
OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Memory |
||
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 16 GB/s |
Memory bus width | 128 bit | 64 bit |
Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
Technologies |
||
DualGraphics | ||
PowerTune | ||
Switchable graphics | ||
ZeroCore |