GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon RX 5500M
When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX 5500M, 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 280M SLI and Radeon RX 5500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX 5500M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon RX 5500M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GTX 280M SLI or Radeon RX 5500M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Radeon RX 5500M
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
85 Watt
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 76% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 5500M.
Radeon RX 5500M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX 5500M - with Navi / RDNA.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX 5500M is 742 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 5500M - by 7 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 5500M is 13050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
QHD / 1440p
2−3
7−8
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
18−20
30−35
ultra / 1080p
16−18
27−30
QHD / 1440p
3−4
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
8−9
low / 720p
40−45
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Battlefield 5 is 80% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
180−190
230−240
medium / 768p
150−160
200−210
ultra / 1080p
80−85
120−130
QHD / 1440p
45−50
95−100
4K / 2160p
30−33
50−55
high / 768p
120−130
170−180
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 42% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
50−55
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
medium / 768p
80−85
100−110
ultra / 1080p
50−55
80−85
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Dota 2 is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
20−22
4K / 2160p
5−6
8−9
low / 720p
30−35
50−55
medium / 1080p
14−16
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Far Cry 5 is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
30−35
ultra / 1080p
16−18
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
85−90
120−130
medium / 1080p
40−45
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Fortnite is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
21−24
35−40
ultra / 1080p
16−18
27−30
QHD / 1440p
6−7
14−16
4K / 2160p
−
12−14
low / 720p
40−45
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Forza Horizon 4 is 77% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
70−75
100−110
medium / 768p
65−70
95−100
high / 1080p
21−24
40−45
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
QHD / 1440p
1−2
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Grand Theft Auto V is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
8−9
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−11
QHD / 1440p
−
10−11
4K / 2160p
2−3
3−4
low / 720p
21−24
40−45
medium / 1080p
10−11
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Metro Exodus is 70% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
ultra / 1080p
95−100
−
medium / 1080p
100−110
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Minecraft is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
20−22
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
45−50
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
9−10
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 53% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
40−45
75−80
medium / 768p
27−30
45−50
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
9−10
14−16
4K / 2160p
7−8
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 70% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−33
40−45
high / 768p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Radeon RX 5500M
Architecture
G9x
Navi / RDNA
Code name
N10E-GTX
Navi 14 / R19M-E85
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
2 March 2009
29 September 2019
Pipelines
256
1408
Core clock speed
585 MHz
1327 MHz
Boost Clock
1645 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
6,400 million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
7 nm
Texture fill rate
144.8
Memory bus width
256 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
950 MHz
14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
224.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.5
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
+
Laptop size
large
medium sized
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