GeForce GTX 280 vs Radeon RX 5600M
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon RX 5600M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon RX 5600M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Radeon RX 5600M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 5600M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon RX 5600M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon RX 5600M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 150 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 6 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 57% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 5600M.
- GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 5600M uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon RX 5600M has 5 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 5600M - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 5600M - with Navi / RDNA.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 5600M - by 7 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 5600M is 10893 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Battlefield 5 is 688% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 190% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Radeon RX 5600M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Dota 2 is 125% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Far Cry 5 is 1275% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Fortnite is 443% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Forza Horizon 4 is 766% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Grand Theft Auto V is 418% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Metro Exodus is 1266% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Minecraft is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 740% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 942% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5600M in World of Tanks is 63% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon RX 5600M | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Navi / RDNA |
| Code name | GT200 | Navi 10 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 7 January 2020 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 2304 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 10,300 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 7 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 182.2 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 12000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 288.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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