AMD Radeon R9 M280X
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon R9 200 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026
AMD Radeon R9 M280X Review
AMD Radeon R9 M280X graphics card.
The AMD Radeon R9 M280X is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon R9 200 Series lineup. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The AMD Radeon R9 M280X is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon R9 200 Series lineup. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The AMD Radeon R9 M280X follows AMD's Radeon R9|R7|R5 reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon R9 200 Series listings, the AMD Radeon R9 M280X reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
Specifications
What these specs meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| Series | Legacy |
Performance
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
|---|---|
| Ray Tracing Support | No |
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Process Node | Other |
| Shader Units | 896 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 1000 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit |
|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s |
Power
| Power Connector | None |
|---|
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | February 2015 |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon R9 M280X?
Key specs for the AMD Radeon R9 M280X: Memory Bandwidth 96 GB/s, Form Factor Component, Product Type Laptop GPU, Architecture GCN, Process Node Other, Shader Units 896.
Who is the AMD Radeon R9 M280X best suited to?
Best suited to: Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications; Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card; Workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD Radeon R9 M280X?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).