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MSI LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9 vs MSI GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:Radeon R9 290X
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:Radeon R9 280
  • Processor frequency
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:1080 MHz
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:1000 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:4-Way CrossFireX
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:2-Way CrossFireX
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:4 GB
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:3 GB
  • Memory bus
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:512 bit
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:384 bit
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:2
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:0
  • DVI-I ports quantity
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:0
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • LIGHTNING AMD Radeon R9:1
    • GAMING V277-082R graphics card AMD Radeon R9 280:0

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48 specifications
Processor3 differ
Graphics processor familyAMDAMD
Graphics processorDiffersRadeon R9 290XRadeon R9 280
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor frequencyDiffers1080 MHz1000 MHz
Processor boost clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
FireStreamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card RAMDAC400 MHz400 MHz
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers4-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Stream processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1792
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1600 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory busDiffers512 bit384 bit
Memory clock speed5000 MHz5000 MHz
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Interface typePCI Express 3.0PCI Express 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers20
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
HDMI version1.4a1.4a
DVI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
PhysXNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version11.211.2
OpenGL version4.34.3
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD3D TechnologyYesYes
Design1 differ
Cooling typeActiveActive
Bracket heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-Height (FH)
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
Number of slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Product colourDiffersBlack, YellowBlack, Red
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMIL-STD-810G
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Supplementary power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pin
Weight & dimensions3 differ
LengthDiffers302 mm269 mm
DepthDiffers55 mm37 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm129 mm
WeightKnown for one1.58 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCIe
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAfterburner

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